Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: includes on call commitment
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (when rotates maybe different working patterns (e.g. IDT, stroke))
- Job ref
- 252-7680524-B
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £40,617 - £48,778 incl HCAS per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Physiotherapist - In Patient Rotation (Progression Band 5 to 6)
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills to join the Physiotherapy team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. The post comprises of a number of rotations within our service: ITU/surgery, A&E and admissions, neurology, respiratory care, acute frailty unit, Orthopaedics and off site rehabilitation unit.
Candidates
Essential experience required:
Significant post-graduate clinical experience to include participation in audit or other evidence based clinical practice activity.
Experience of working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
Evidence of participation in In-service training
HCPC registration and CSP membership
Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.
Candidates must have a friendly and flexible approach
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to the in-patient therapy team including specialist services in ITU, emergency medicine, orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory care, surgery, complex rehabilitation and rehabilitation in a non-acute setting, acute frailty unit. The post also requires the individual to be part of a 7 day working team for the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) when on rotation).
Key roles within the rotational post:
The prevention of admission and facilitation of discharge in CDU and A&E, and working closely with discharge planners and care managers to provide patient follow-up in the community.
The treatment and facilitation of discharge of orthopaedic, respiratory and surgical patients, including amputees, and, working closely with discharge planners and care managers, to provide patient follow-up in the community.
The management of patients requiring specialist forms of assisted ventilation, working closely with the critical outreach team and medical staff to support coordinated care and discharge planning.
The management and treatment of patients with complex rehabilitation needs throughout the Trust ensuring communication and liaison with clinical teams and community services to maximise rehabilitation potential.
A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting. The post is for a qualified Physiotherapist.
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.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main responsibilities are contained within the job description in more detail
Internal Relationships:
To communicate effectively, with
Patients, carers and other staff imparting complex and sensitive information and unwelcome news.
Senior physiotherapy staff to maintain a coordinated approach to service delivery and development.
With qualified physiotherapy staff, physiotherapy assistants and students on clinical placement to support team working on a day to day basis
With medical, nursing, paramedical, and other hospital staff to promote a co-ordinated approach to patient care and multi-disciplinary team working in the preparation and implementation of treatment/care policies, procedure and care pathways.
Senior Managers
Other Trust departments
External Relationships
With all disciplines in the community, particularly other physiotherapists, to provide continuity of care across community settings and other acute Trusts
To contribute to and execute the Patient Discharge Care Plan through effective communication with the patient, family and carers.
With appropriate disciplines in other Trusts as required, to promote patient care and service objectives
Workers from other agencies
The Media
The responsibilities are divided up as follows
Clinical responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities:
Professional responsibilities:
Education and development responsibilities:
General responsibilities:
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential criteria
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HPCP registration
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable criteria
- Member of Special Interest Group or Branch
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- • Significant experience working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist.
- Participation in in-service training programmes.
- Participation in an audit or other evidence based practice activity
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Supervision experience of Physiotherapy under graduate students or physiotherapy assistants
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Up to date with professional practice and new research.
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients
- Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stuart Waterman
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428586
- Additional information
Stuart Waterman, telephone 01322428586, email [email protected]
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