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MSK Physiotherapist | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 per annum +5% High-Cost Area allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2024 |
| Location: | Gravesend, DA11 0DG |
| Company: | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6142784/846-6142784-TS |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist in our North Kent MSK Physiotherapy Team. This role is suitable for a qualified Band 5 Physiotherapist looking for a static MSK role or for a physiotherapy student nearing the end of their studies.
You will be able to consolidate and build on your skills with regular in-service training, clinical supervision and allocated personal Continued Professional Development (CPD) time; there are also Trust-wide Clinical Special Interest Groups available. We have an established appraisal system to actively support your CPD.
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We provide outpatient MSK care to the population of North Kent. We are based in Gravesham Hospital and also work from the Community Hospital on the Isle of Sheppey.
The post holder will provide comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment and treatment of outpatients.
They will be responsible for the management of their own caseload of patients and maintaining appropriate records under the supervision of a senior physiotherapist.
They will conduct some assessments virtually to assess patients across the wider Kent Musculoskeletal Service.
They will be actively involved in the running of outpatient group sessions as provided by the service e.g. lower limb classes, Back rehabilitation Classes and ESCAPE knee class.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible, embrace change and innovation, work well under pressure and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we’re reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to 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 without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job responsibilities
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This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024