Job overview

We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills to join the Physiotherapy team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. You will be based at Darent Valley Hospital. Rotations will include intensive care, stroke, acute medicine/respiratory and orthopaedics, MSK outpatients, 7 day working in an Integrated Discharge team and a rehabilitation role at an off-site unit.

A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting. The post is for a qualified Physiotherapist.

Essential experience required:

BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration or shortly pending for new graduates

Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Evidence of clinical placements in core areas.

Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.

For further information and an informal discussion about the post please contact Stuart Waterman ([email protected])

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the four-monthly rotation which involves working across the Trust in a range of ward and department settings.

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service in each speciality including services in orthopaedics, neurology, medicine, including care of the elderly, surgery and ITU, out-patients and hydrotherapy and respiratory care, integrated discharge team and Acute Frailty Unit

To take part in the teaching programme of each unit and the service to further own level of knowledge and clinical skills.

To be an effective team member within each speciality and support the relevant senior/superintendent physiotherapist.

To promote the role of physiotherapy within the inter-professional team, and ensure that good communication exists with the medical, nursing and other professional staff.

When on rotation working with the admission services to work to provide care across a 7 day service delivering care 08:00 – 20:00

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.