Senior Outpatient Physiotherapist

Job summary

Senior Physiotherapist Outpatients| KIMS Hospital Maidstone 

Permanent | Full Time | Competitive Salary, depending on experience, in line with agenda for change.

Are you a physiotherapist who has experience in working in Outpatients?Do you want more time to care being able to offer 30–45 minute appointments to your patients? Do you strive to provide the highest quality care and want to work in an exceptional clinic environment? If so then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Senior Outpatient Physiotherapist, you will assess and treat outpatients, determine independent clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and maintain records in accordance with professional standards.

You will be a patient focused Physiotherapist with experience in MSK and Orthopaedics and a demonstrable ability to build relationships with both patients and consultants to provide healthcare at its very best.  You will have evidence of your own continued professional development and the desire to mentor junior members of staff.

Our Outpatient Therapy department is comprised of a diverse multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Hand therapists, Women’s Health Specialists, Sports Medicine Consultants, Osteopaths and an administrative support team who work together with a shared goal of KIMS Hospital becoming an Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence promot

Main duties of the job

• To carry out assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, using developed clinical reasoning gained through training and previous experience
• Formulate and deliver treatment and rehabilitation programmes based on clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
• Assist in the support and development of more junior members of the team and participate in the development and review of service and professional standards within the department
• Contribute to the implementation of hospital policies and procedures in line with the CSP, CQC and other governing bodies
• Engage with other medical professionals both internally and externally, maintaining professional clinical relationships

About us

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we care about our staff. We support our staff in building a career and encourage them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, and our personalised development plans let you design your career your way and operate at your full potential.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
• Relocation packages available

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 telephone or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.