Physiotherapist | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kent is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Maidstone based team. The role involves supporting patients during discharge assessments, collaborating with various health services, and delivering compassionate care. Candidates must have relevant experience and a driving license. The position is currently only open to employees of specified NHS Trusts.

Qualifications

• Band 6 physiotherapist with relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role.
• Candidates must provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support discharge to local care homes for patients requiring assessment.
• Assess individuals to determine their long-term care needs.
• Collaborate with various local and health service teams.
• Liaise with patients and families to ensure understanding and support.

Skills

Relevant physiotherapy experience

Strong communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Ability to collaborate

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Maidstone based Pathway 3/Home First team team. Pathway 3 is part of the Home First / Discharge to Assess Process, primarily in West Kent, with ongoing service developments to include opportunities to support East Kent services.

Responsibilities

• Pathway 3 supports discharge to local care home for individuals who require a further period of assessment to determine the long‑term plan of care when an acute hospital admission is no longer required.
• Support the assessment of individuals in a timely way to determine their long‑term need.
• Collaboration with acute trust Discharge Liaison Teams, Kent County Council Social Services Teams, All Age Continuing Health Care, local community services and organisations including the voluntary sector.
• Communication and compassion is a fundamental part of the role, liaising with partner organisations, patients, relatives and carers is vital to ensure processes are understood and supported by all involved in the individuals’ care and assessment.
• Pathway 3 support individuals during times that are often uncertain and extremely stressful, an empathetic approach is essential.

Requirements

• Band 6 physiotherapist with relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role; if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
• Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
• We encourage candidates who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. This is to ensure safety for you, your colleagues, and the patients we serve.
• We support candidates with disabilities into employment and provide accommodation where necessary.

Legal and EEO Statement

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Friday 28 Nov 2025.