• Job Description

  Req#: C9846-24-0289?language=en&page=912&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An opportunity has arisen for a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist in our North Kent MSKPhysiotherapy Team. This role is suitable for a qualified Band 5 Physiotherapist looking for astatic MSK role or for a physiotherapy student nearing the end of their studies.You will be able to consolidate and build on your skills with regular in-service training, clinicalsupervision and allocated personal Continued Professional Development (CPD) time; there arealso Trust-wide Clinical Special Interest Groups available. We have an established appraisalsystem to actively support your CPD.Previous applicants need not apply. Please note the personal statement has a word count of 1000words. A personal statement over 1000 words will have the content over the 1000-word limitdisregarded. We highly discourage the use of AI tools to write a personal statement and westrongly recommend that each statement is personalised and written to reflect the role appliedfor

  Main duties of the job

  We provide outpatient MSK care to the population of North Kent. We are based in GraveshamHospital and also work from the Community Hospital on the Isle of Sheppey.The post holder will provide comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment and treatment ofoutpatients.They will be responsible for the management of their own caseload of patients and maintainingappropriate records under the supervision of a senior physiotherapist.They will conduct some assessments virtually to assess patients across the wider KentMusculoskeletal Service.They will be actively involved in the running of outpatient group sessions as provided by theservice e.g. lower limb classes, Back rehabilitation Classes and ESCAPE knee class.The successful candidate will need to be flexible, embrace change and innovation, work wellunder pressure and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

  About us

  One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

  We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

  Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

  Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations

  Date posted

  14 March 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum +5% High-Cost Area allowance

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  846-6142784-TS

  Job locations

  Gravesham Community Hospital

  Gravesend

  DA11 0DG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job responsibilities

  The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

  Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

  We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

  If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

  All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 17th April 2024.

  Find out more about the community difference here.

  Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

  Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job responsibilities

  The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

  Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

  We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

  If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

  All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 17th April 2024.

  Find out more about the community difference here.

  Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

  Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC, degree, student

  Experience

  Essential

  • Recent healthcare experience in a community/acute setting gained through student placement or previous employment.
  • MSK experience.

  Desirable

  • NHS experience, whether as a band 5 physiotherapist, physiotherapy assistant or student on placement.
  • Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS.
  • Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continued relevant professional development

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate information effectively to individuals and groups
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Understanding of training needs in relation to post
  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload

  Desirable

  • UK Driving Licence.
  • Access to own vehicle to enable candidate to travel between sites

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Flexible and adaptable.

  Ability to Manage

  Essential

  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the senior.
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC, degree, student

  Experience

  Essential

  • Recent healthcare experience in a community/acute setting gained through student placement or previous employment.
  • MSK experience.

  Desirable

  • NHS experience, whether as a band 5 physiotherapist, physiotherapy assistant or student on placement.
  • Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS.
  • Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continued relevant professional development

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate information effectively to individuals and groups
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Understanding of training needs in relation to post
  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload

  Desirable

  • UK Driving Licence.
  • Access to own vehicle to enable candidate to travel between sites

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Flexible and adaptable.

  Ability to Manage

  Essential

  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the senior.
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Gravesham Community Hospital

  Gravesend

  DA11 0DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Gravesham Community Hospital

  Gravesend

  DA11 0DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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