MSK Physiotherapist

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a physiotherapist to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across community hospital departments and outreach clinics. The role operates in a hybrid model with face-to-face and virtual consultations, managing a personal caseload under supervision to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The base location will be agreed at interview, with opportunities to work across multiple localities in Kent

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care
• The development of care programmes in partnership with the patient
• To support in the supervision and development of physiotherapy apprentices, assistants and peers
• To actively work as a member of the team to provide high quality care to patients
• To undertake a range of competent clinical interventions to support the outcomes of both individual and group therapy
• Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within an MSK setting.

Job description

This role involves providing comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for outpatients across community hospital physiotherapy departments and outreach clinics. Working within a hybrid model of face-to-face and virtual consultations, you will manage your own caseload under the supervision of a senior physiotherapist, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care, You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality services that promote recovery, independence and improved patient outcomes. The base location will be agreed at interview, with opportunities to work across multiple localities in Kent to meet service needs. We provide outpatient MSK care to the population of South Kent Coast. We are based in Deal Hospital and also work from Dover Health Centre and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone.

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care
• The development of care programmes in partnership with the patiento
• To support in the supervision and development of physiotherapy apprentices, assistants and peers
• To actively work as a member of the team to provide high quality care to patientso
• To undertake a range of competent clinical interventions to support the outcomes of both individual and group therapyo
• Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within an MSK setting.,

We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

If you are motivated, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent MSK care, we would love to hear from you.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.