Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-3024DCB-B
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital Margate
- Town
- Kent
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
We are recruiting a dynamic and credible Senior Physiotherapist or an Occupational Therapist within our Therapy and discharge team at the QEQM site.
This exciting position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow their clinical experience and leadership within this speciality and have the opportunity to develop themselves in line with their personal development plan. The post holder will work within a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and discharge managers as well as being part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide therapy intervention in a fast paced environment managing complex discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
· To support the clinical delivery and leadership of therapy services in The Therapy and Discharge Team at the QEQM.
• To provide clinical expertise, advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• To support the development of and maintain communication networks in order to provide a high quality and efficient service.
• To support and participate in the development of clinical standards and protocols, evidence-based practice, audit, research, clinical and non-clinical risk management in order to maintain the clinical governance of the service and Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy delivery.
• Participation and involvement in the emergency respiratory on-call physiotherapy service (for physiotherapists) and 7 day working for both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Professional Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy qualification (BSc, MSc, or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Member of CSP/RCOT
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Completion of professional Preceptorship or equivalent clinical experience
- Ability to demonstrate high quality clinical and evidence based practice
- Evidence to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in a fast paced setting
- Demonstrate good problem solving skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within the emergency department
- Supervision skills
Governance
Essential criteria
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and primary care
Personal and professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise care delivery
- Good time management
- Ability to adapt to change
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
- Kelly Park
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970168190
- Additional information
My working hours are Monday to Friday 7.30 to 3.30, please email me if you would like to discuss this vacancy outside of these hours.
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