Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-2759DCB
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Physiotherapist (Renal/Surgery/Critical Care)
Band 6
Job overview
A great opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly therapy team.
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist with a special interest in the fields of Renal, Surgery and Critical Care to provide expert physiotherapy assessment and treatment to this group of patients.
The role will be based upon our large renal ward here at Kent and Canterbury and will also support a caseload on critical care. Our renal ward is the regional specialist unit and admits inpatients from across Kent as well as having an extremely busy out patient dialysis unit on site.
The successful applicant will also get the opportunity to support work on the surgical and haematology wards so it would suit an applicant with an adaptable nature and who likes an interesting and varied caseload. The team also work closely with our newly expanded vascular therapy team.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services. Band 6 Physiotherapists are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the health economy. Main duties include:
- To manage daily a specialist caseload within the in-patient wards
- To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team
- To be actively involved with training within the Department. We are a friendly supportive team where regular meetings, CPD and supervision is available.
- To be responsible for appraisal and supervision of Band 3-5 staff within the team.
- To be an active clinical educator for students from a range of Universities.
- To be involved with clinical audit and service development within the team.
- Active member of the respiratory on-call rota
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for complex patients
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical audit
- Active member of a respiratory on call rota
- Evidence of supporting students or more junior staff
Skill
Essential criteria
- Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda’s for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager.
- Ability to organise and prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to cope with change and use initiative
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC.
- Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice relevant to the clinical area.
- Sound working knowledge of therapy within critical care
Desirable criteria
- Good working knowledge of renal conditions
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Physiotherapist
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Member of CSP
- Member of relevant Special interest group
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Effective and strong team player
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Ability to drive
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katy Sampson
- Job title
- Inpatient Therapy Lead at Canterbury Hospital
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825 054160
- Additional information
Please do get in touch if you would like to find out some more information or perhaps come and visit to meet the team.
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