KIMS Hospital

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Job summary

Physiotherapist | Multisite across Maidstone, Sevenoaks & Orpington

Permanent 40 Hours Per Week | Competitive Salary in line with Agenda for Change

Are you newly qualified and ready to take the next bold step in your career? Do you dream of working in a dynamic, patient-centred environment with opportunities to grow, lead, and shape the future of physical therapy services?

At KIMS Hospital, we’re not just hiring a Physiotherapist —we’re investing in passionate individuals who are ready to make a difference. Whether you're newly qualified or early in your career and looking to step up, this is your chance to build an exciting career with varied caseloads, expert mentorship, and multi-site experience across inpatient orthopaedic and outpatient MSK services.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Structured development with opportunities to rotate across sites and service areas.
  • A supportive team focused on clinical excellence.
  • Real opportunities to influence service delivery and grow your career.
  • Exposure to complex and diverse clinical caseloads.
  • A chance to work in a forward-thinking, clinician-led organisation.

Main duties of the job

  • Independently assess and treat MSK, orthopaedic, and inpatient cases.
  • Champion patient care and deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy.
  • Participate in the Personal Performance & Development Reviews.
  • Work closely with Consultants, GPs, and a multi-disciplinary team to create seamless care pathways.
  • Drive service improvements through audits, research, and the integration of new care methods and technologies.

About us

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace.  That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing. 

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Free secure staff parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
  • Employee Assistance Platform
  • Retail discounts and cashback
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Free eye test

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.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3137

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a BSc in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) with a valid HCPC registration.

Experience

Essential

  • Strong interest in MSK and inpatient orthopaedic caseloads.
  • A passion for patient-centred care and personal development.

Desirable

  • Some experience in a clinical or hospital setting (placement or post-qualification).
  • Interest in clinical education or service development.
  • Keen to contribute to innovative service delivery models.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a BSc in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) with a valid HCPC registration.

Experience

Essential

  • Strong interest in MSK and inpatient orthopaedic caseloads.
  • A passion for patient-centred care and personal development.

Desirable

  • Some experience in a clinical or hospital setting (placement or post-qualification).
  • Interest in clinical education or service development.
  • Keen to contribute to innovative service delivery models.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Physiotherapist

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3137

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


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