Senior Physiotherapist Critical Care and Surgical

Senior Physiotherapist Critical Care and SurgicalThe closing date is 12 November 2025An 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 YOUThe successful candidate will work as part of a highly experienced, friendly team of a Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and also 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 post graduate 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 supportPlease note previous applicants need not apply.Main duties of the jobBand 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 and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the health economy by:To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within Critical Care and the Surgical Wards and be responsible for the assessment, formulation and treatments and to give highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the teamTo be actively involved with training within the DepartmentEach clinical area has friendly supportive teams where regular meetings, CPD and supervision is availableAbout usWe 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 responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.Person SpecificationSkills and Clinical ExperienceHighly developed clinical skills in relevant areaExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational skillsUp to date therapeutic moving & handling skillsBasic IT knowledgeEffective and strong team playerHighly developed clinical skills in relevant areaProven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical areaClinical AuditGoveranceAwareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQCKnowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice.Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / service managerQualificationsBScPhysiotherapyHCPC registrationMember of CSPPersonal/professional attributesAble to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager.Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.Ability to organise own workAbility to cope with change and use initiativeAbility to motivate and organise others to ensure best practiceAbility to work under pressure.Flexible and adaptable.OtherTo be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sitesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr