Job overview
We are looking for dynamic and motivated physiotherapists to join our musculoskeletal outpatient service at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. This post will suit individuals who have completed their core junior rotations within the NHS and those already at a Band 6 who are looking to consolidate and further develop their skills in an outpatient environment.
You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially, working with junior staff and students. The department offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports Continuing Professional Development, through an established appraisal system, in-service training, and post graduate library facilities.
Main duties of the job
This post offers an opportunity to gain experience treating a wide variety of patients from rheumatology, pain team, occupational health, vestibular and a large Orthopaedic caseload as we are an Adult Trauma Unit.
Alongside a clinical caseload it will expected that you will take an active role in managing junior members of staff and students as well as participating and leading on project developments within the department.
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here:
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
1. Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
2. Health Professions Council Registration
3. Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
Desirable criteria
4. Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
5. Evidence of working in the NHS within the Musculoskeletal Out Patients speciality at Band 6 level.
6. Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group
7. Hydrotherapy qualification and/or experience
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
9. Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants.
10. Good level of clinical knowledge and skill in musculoskeletal field having completed Band 5 rotations in this area and have evidence of working at Band 6 level.
Desirable criteria
11. Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
12. Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
Skills
Essential criteria
13. Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate in a timely fashion
14. Able to communicate information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
15. Excellent interpersonal skills
16. Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable criteria
17. Presentation skills
18. Contribute to the running of external courses.
19. Evidence of participation in research/audit
20. Competent IT skills