KIMS Hospital

Lead Women’s Health Physical Therapist

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Job summary

Lead Women’s Health Physical Therapist | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Part Time 22.5 Hours Per Week | Competitive Salary

Are you a passionate and experienced Women’s Health Physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your career?

KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, is looking for an inspiring leader to head up our Women’s Health Physical Therapy Service.

As the Lead Women’s Health Physical Therapist, you’ll provide expert clinical care to patients with complex presentations, while shaping and growing a robust, safe, and innovative service. You’ll lead by example – managing a small team, supporting colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring our patients consistently experience healthcare at its very best.

What you’ll be doing:

Main duties of the job

  • Delivering advanced, evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for women’s health patients, with scope to develop men’s health and oncology services.
  • Acting as a role model and clinical leader, supporting and developing colleagues through supervision, training, and appraisals.
  • Driving service development, innovation, and operational excellence in partnership with consultants and referrers.
  • Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the women’s health service, including governance, safety, and service quality.
  • Championing patient experience, ensuring care is safe, effective, and compassionate at every stage.

About us

Why join us?

At KIMS Hospital, our people are our biggest asset – and we work hard to make sure they feel valued and supported both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package is designed to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing, and includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Free secure staff parking
  • Private health insurance
  • Pension scheme & life assurance
  • Up to 40% off selected hospital services
  • Retail discounts & cashback offers
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Annual flu vaccination & free eye test

We are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

3234

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

  • HCPC registered Physiotherapist with a degree (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration clinical experience in Women`s Health.
  • Proven track record in leading service development (Women`s Health, Men`s Health, and Oncology desirable).
  • A strong, empathetic leader with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Enthusiastic, patient-focused, and committed to continuous professional development.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered Physiotherapist with a degree (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration clinical experience in Women`s Health.
  • Proven track record in leading service development (Women`s Health, Men`s Health, and Oncology desirable).
  • A strong, empathetic leader with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Enthusiastic, patient-focused, and committed to continuous professional development.

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:

Lead Women’s Health Physical Therapist

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

3234

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


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