Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join ourMusculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team.We are looking for a Senior Physiotherapist to work as part of our wellestablished, busy department to assist with providing outstanding care.Our department has exceptional rehabilitation facilities and closeworking links working alongside Medical and AHP Consultants, a range ofAdvanced Practice Physiotherapists, including but not limited to; spinal,upper limb and lower limb, hand therapists, paediatric, rheumatologyand neurological specialties.This role offers regular protected professional development time and anindividual training budget as well as opportunities to develop with MSclevel study with partnering universities.A broad referral pathway of primary and secondary care providesclinicians with exposure to a varied caseload providing an environment ofdevelopment through a mix of challenge and support for clinicians.We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-sitechildcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions;high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service -and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers andfresh fruit and veg stalls. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will assist in the clinical delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services within ateam of close to 100 physiotherapists between multiple sights and being based at the OutpatientPhysiotherapy Department at the William Harvey Hospital. The main duties of the job are: To work as part of the MDT to provide advanced assessment and treatment for a wide range os musculoskeletal patients. The patient caseload will consist of a range of 1:1 assessments and treatments as well as being responsible forindependently running group sessions, both in our aqua therapy pool and in our well-equippedPhysiotherapy gym.o Assist Therapy Team Leader in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Therapyservice provided to patients within the clinical speciality on a day-to-day basis.o The development of integrated care programmes and discharge plan with the patient.o To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team, including line management (including clinical supervision) of staff (e.g. Band 5, therapy assistants and students).o To be actively involved with training within the Department.o Clinicians working at this level will be expected to evaluate their outcomes, review non-respondingcases either with their peers or clinical specialists and refer on as appropriate using documentedclinical reasoning.o To be aware of the commissioning priorities locally. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata where applicable Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-0928DCB Job locations William Harvey Hospital Ashford, Kent TN24 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Fieldword Educators Course/Clinical Educators Course or Equivalent Experience Essential Broad experience a as a Junior Physiotherapist (Band 5) and evidence of achieving the competencies of the exit gateway at Band 5 Experience working as part of a MDT Contribution to clinical education/supervision of less experienced staff/students Desirable Membership of clinical interest group Experience in musculoskeletal clinical setting Skills Essential Evidence of Post Graduate Continued Professional Development in specialist field Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Able to motivate others To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service Desirable Post graduate further education Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Fieldword Educators Course/Clinical Educators Course or Equivalent Experience Essential Broad experience a as a Junior Physiotherapist (Band 5) and evidence of achieving the competencies of the exit gateway at Band 5 Experience working as part of a MDT Contribution to clinical education/supervision of less experienced staff/students Desirable Membership of clinical interest group Experience in musculoskeletal clinical setting Skills Essential Evidence of Post Graduate Continued Professional Development in specialist field Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Able to motivate others To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service Desirable Post graduate further education 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 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). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Ashford, Kent TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)