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- Physiotherapy - Respiratory
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- Band 6
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- Parhaol: This is a cross site post - you may be asked to work at either TWH or Maidstone Hospital
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- 359-6991869-T3-A
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- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
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- Tunbridge Wells Hopsital
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- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
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- Today at 23:59
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- 05/06/2025
Teitl cyflogwr
Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist
Band 6
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our respiratory team for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 physiotherapist. We are looking for an individual with NHS experience and a passion for respiratory and critical care physiotherapy to join a well established team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
You will be an integral part of the team including a Band 8a clinical Lead physiotherapist, Band 7’s, static and rotational 6’s, rotational 5’s and therapy assistant practitioners.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
You will have experience of working as part of an MDT and ensuring the clinical development of yourself and others. You should demonstrate the ability to case manage through an understanding of the full patient pathway.
You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerialy, leading a team and or working with junior staff and students, depending on your level of experience.
The department offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports Continuing Professional Development, through an established appraisal system, in-service training and post-graduate library facilities.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Manyleb y person
Qualification
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers
Meini prawf dymunol
- Presentation skills
- Contribute to the running of external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Supervision of other staff e.g. qualified / unqualified, including undergraduate students.
- Committee membership e.g. Safety Committee
Experience/Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
- Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
- Evidence of working within the area of Respiratory
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics.
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
- Competent IT skills
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Sarah Greenslade
- Teitl y swydd
- Respiratory Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01892 633759
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