Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within our respiratory team for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 physiotherapist.
We are looking for an experienced individual with 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.
Main duties of the job You will be expected to be part of the on-call rota for the respiratory wards.
The Respiratory team is working to implement a 7 day rota andyou will be expected to be part of this.You should have completed all your core rotations as a Band 5 and have experience as a Band 6 with a significant amount of this being in Respiratory care.A demonstrable high level of team working and peer collaboration is essential.You will have a good level of IT skills and be comfortable with writing reports and analysing data.The posts are based at either Maidstone Hospital or Tunbridge Well Hospital but you should also be able to work at either site as service needs or re configurations require.You will be shortlisted if you adequately meet the Job spec attached.
Developmental posts may be offered post interview if it is felt this is required based on your answers at interview.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.
About us MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff.
We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.Would you like to work flexibly?
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description Job responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - (Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification Qualification Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy HPC State Registered Physiotherapist Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate accredited supplementary courses or MSc modules.
Evidence of working towards/at the level needed to obtain an MSc qualification Commitment to advance clinical and professional development.
Desirable Member of a Professional Body, (CSP) Member of a Specialist Interest Group Accredited Clinical Educator Experience Essential Post graduate experience, including working at a senior level within Respiratory Previous experience of managing junior staff & student supervision/education Evidence of validated post graduate courses / CPD Supervisory experience Knowledge Essential Awareness/experience in clinical audits and research Evidence of CPD at Master's level Evidence of team management responsibilities Understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment Desirable Actively involved in teaching to MDT Skills Essential Pro-active in service development Keep legible and accurate records including use of POMR format Ability to work in an unpredictable working pattern Basic IT skills Desirable Understanding of quality issues Experience/knowledge of working in Primary and Secondary care Advanced IT Skills