Job summary We are looking for a Band 6 Musculoskeletal physiotherapist to support the MSKphysiotherapy team at Victoria Hospital, Deal.
This post will also be required to work withinother South Kent Coast sites as the service demands.
The South Kent Coast MSK Physiotherapysites are; Dover Health Centre, Dover and Royal Victoria Hospital, FolkestoneThis role will be based at Victoria Hospital, Deal with some working days being based atDover Health Centre, Dover or Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone.
As a Senior Physiotherapistsome travel is expected to other South Kent Coast sites and, ad hoc throughout Kent fortraining and to help meet service demands.
Part time hours may be considered for the right candidate at aminimum of 30 hours over 4 days.
If a suitable candidate is not found from the interview process, this role may be offered as a developmental opportunity at band 5 level.
It would be expected that this candidate, followinga structured competency framework, would reach competence required for the band 6 rolewithin a 6-month probationary period.
Main duties of the job We provide outpatient MSK care to the population of the South Kent Coast.
We are based inVictoria Hospital in Deal and also work from Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone and DoverHealth Centre.
We also have multiple satellite clinics in GP surgeries in the surroundingCanterbury and Thanet area that the post holder could be expected to work will be required to travel across trust sites in a timely manner.
The post holder willprovide comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment and treatment of musculoskeletalpatients as an autonomous practitioner, some of which can be complex cases.
The job willinvolve virtual working clinically to assess patients across the wider Kent Musculoskeletalservice.
They will be responsible for the management of their own caseload of patients andmaintaining appropriate records under the supervision of a clinical lead and clinical will be actively involved in the running of outpatient group sessions as provided by theservice lower limb classes, Back rehabilitation Classes, Back and Knee educationsessions, ESCAPE knee class and shoulder will be required to provide supervision and development of physiotherapy students,apprentices, assistants, band 5s and peers.
They will be expected to be involved in someservice development projects.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Qualifications Essential Physiotherapy degree (or equivalent) Desirable Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Desirable Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience Experience Essential Working in the NHS Desirable Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and healthcare related IT packages Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of sound clinical reasoning skills Personal Attributes Essential Able to travel between sites in a timely manner Desirable Evidence of own Transport and Driver's Licence Ability to Manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures