Job summary
- Main area
- Neuro Physiotherapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 29.5 hours per week (29.5 hours)
- Job ref
- 846-7242099-UJ
- Employer
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Coxheath Clinic
- Town
- Coxheath
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you a physiotherapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation? Do you thrive on providing high quality
If so, come and join our innovative highly specialist Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT). We provide high
We are looking for a part time band 6 Physiotherapist to join us on a permanent contract with potential future
If you would like to visit us or if you have any questions, please contact Katie Hall – Clinical Lead Physiotherapist on Tel:
Main duties of the job
We see patients in clinics, at home or residential/nursing homes throughout West Kent therefore a full driving licence
You will be supported to develop your specialist neuro skills by regular supervision. We run a comprehensive in service
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and 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 know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
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. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
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 in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
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.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered health care professional (HCPC registration)
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
Desirable criteria
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study.
- Working towards Master level study
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in area of practice.
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading and managing teams.
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting. Clinical audit
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to independently travel between sites in a timely manner, Full drivers licence
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
Ability to Manage
Essential criteria
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katherine Hall
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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