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SalaryOutpatient Physiotherapist
Contract: Permanent, Flexible working considered
Starting Salary from £34,000 per annum, Band 6 equivalent dependent on experience in line with agenda for change
Shifts: Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 8.00pm
Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking, 33 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance,
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our team at KIMS Hospital (equivalent band 6 NHS). KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and is continuing to grow and expand, including our site at Sevenoaks Medical Centre. We strive to deliver the highest quality care in an exceptional clinical environment for the people of Kent.
The outpatient Physical Therapy department is comprised of a diverse multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Hand therapists, Women’s Health Specialists, Sports Medicine Consultants, Osteopaths and a fully staffed administrative support team.
As a result of the fast and exciting growth of the hospital, the department serves more than 13,000 patients a year. It is the goal of KIMS Hospital to become an Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence, thus promoting an ever-expanding musculoskeletal service, further growth and progression opportunities for our staff.
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering outstanding patient care to our patients across a range of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal conditions. Working closely with the departmental leads to ensure a robust service provision is provided, keeping us at the forefront of the profession. You will work closely with other senior and junior members in a dynamic team environment that strives to deliver outstanding care. You will be patient focused and driven to build excellent relationships with both patients and consultants to provide healthcare at its very best.
This position is for a full-time contract, 37.5 hours a week, to cover a service Monday-Friday, 8.00am-8.00pm and Saturday, 8.00am-2.00pm as necessary. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in working across the main site at KIMS Hospital Maidstone and Sevenoaks Medical Centre.
Role Responsibilities include:
- To carry out assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, using developed clinical reasoning gained through training and previous experience
- Formulate and deliver treatment and rehabilitation programmes based on clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
- Lead by example in the promotion of high standards of clinical treatment and physiotherapy care, to ensure a quality service
- Assist in the support and development of more junior members of the team and participate in the development and review of service and professional standards within the department
- Contribute to the implementation of hospital policies and procedures in line with the CSP, CQC and other governing bodies
- Engage with other medical professionals both internally and externally, maintaining professional clinical relationships
- Be flexible to working patterns across the operational hours of the department
Person Specification:
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Minimum 12 months post graduate experience across MSK and Orthopaedic Outpatients
- Team player with desire to help develop others
- Patient focused with a desire to facilitate a collaborative culture within the department
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Learning and development opportunities
- Free secure parking
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- 33 days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Life assurance
- Annual flu vaccination
- Free eye test
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 23rd January 2024
