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Senior Physiotherapist Critical Care and Surgical

Margate

Full-Time

Immediately

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Critical Care / Surgical team. This is a newly created static post. If you are motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic – WE NEED YOU!

The successful candidate will work as part of a highly experienced, friendly team of:

  • Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
  • Band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
  • Rotational Band 5s, Band 4s, and support workers

A good range of Band 5 rotations is essential. The post holder will be expected to provide regular postgraduate training within their clinical specialty and work alongside Band 7s to complete some departmental managerial duties.

We can also offer development roles for the successful candidate who may require additional support.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Band 6 Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends, and carers, who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services. Band 6 Therapists are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative, contributing to the quality of the services provided across the health economy by:

  • Managing a clinical specialist caseload within Critical Care and the Surgical Wards, responsible for assessment, formulation, treatments, and providing highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.
  • Deputising for the Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team.
  • Being actively involved with training within the Department.

Each clinical area has friendly, supportive teams where regular meetings, CPD, and supervision are available.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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