Job overview

Band 6 Physiotherapist – Stroke; Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract – 9 months) Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent as part of Kings College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The stroke team provides Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients on the 14 bedded Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and the 26 bedded Stroke Unit. Both units have a well-established Multi-Disciplinary team approach and the ideal candidate will have excellent communication and team skills to enhance these working relationships.

The successful candidate would have completed core Band 5 rotations and have experience of working with Stroke patients with acute and rehabilitation needs. Band 6 experience within stroke or neurological rehabilitation would be beneficial, however consideration will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate sound assessment, clinical reasoning and complex discharge planning skills.

 support  will be provided by  the Clinical Lead Stroke Physiotherapist and Band 7 Physiotherapists. The candidate will work alongside rotational Band 6 Physiotherapists and be involved in the supervision and support of the Band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistants and students.

The successful candidate will be part of the enhanced weekend stroke physiotherapy service and be expected to participate in service development initiatives and MDT projects.

Main duties of the job

To hold a caseload, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual specialized treatment programmes for patients appropriately 

To be responsible for the standard of physiotherapy carried out by senior physiotherapy assistants  working with you.           

Advise, guide and teach junior staff and students in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.      

To be an active member of the weekend service rotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays

To communicate effectively with patients and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes

To develop and maintain close working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To provide advice teaching and training to other members of the MDT as appropriate, both internal and external to the Trust

To attend case conferences and ward rounds 

To keep comprehensive records of activity.

To have an active role in effective team working in the physiotherapy department, 

To deputise for the Senior Physiotherapist, Band 7 in her/his absence

To participate in the supervision and teaching of junior physiotherapy staff, students and assistants, progressing to independent supervision, management and competency assessment of a student.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff. 

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. 

We have also agreed four new organisational values – Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative – and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.