Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join our dedicated therapy team within the West Kent community hospitals. Based primarily at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital which delivers care across the NOF pathway, frailty, and a range of orthopaedic and medical conditions.

You may also provide cover at our Hawkhurst and Tenterden sites when required. Working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person centred rehabilitation to inpatients with diverse needs. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with local partners to enhance patient care, contribute to safe and timely discharges, and support continuous improvement initiatives, all within a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary environment.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Wakila Hettiarachchi- [email protected].

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered with relevant post-graduate experience, able to work both autonomously and as part of a team, and confident in supporting junior colleagues and therapy assistants.

Good IT, written and verbal communication skills are important to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professions, the patients and their carers. 

You will demonstrate clinical competence, flexibility and a proactive approach, with the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK prior to applying.

In return, we offer excellent opportunities for professional growth, with full support for Continuing Professional Development and the chance to shape service delivery for the benefit of our patients.

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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