Physiotherapist | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks an experienced Physiotherapist to join a dedicated therapy team. The role is based primarily at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, focusing on high-quality rehabilitation for inpatients. Candidates should be HCPC registered and possess good communication skills. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams is essential to enhance patient care. This position does not offer skilled worker sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and have relevant post-graduate experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and support junior colleagues.
• Good IT skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation to inpatients across diverse conditions.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support timely discharges and improvement initiatives.

Skills

HCPC registration

Autonomy

Communication skills

Clinical competence

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join our dedicated therapy team within the West Kent community hospitals. Based primarily at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital which delivers care across the NOF pathway, frailty, and a range of orthopaedic and medical conditions. You may also provide cover at our Hawkhurst and Tenterden sites when required. Working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person centred rehabilitation to inpatients with diverse needs. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with local partners to enhance patient care, contribute to safe and timely discharges, and support continuous improvement initiatives, all within a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary environment.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation to inpatients across the NOF pathway, frailty, orthopaedic and medical conditions.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support safe and timely discharges and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Provide cover at Hawkhurst and Tenterden sites as required.

Qualifications and requirements

• HCPC registration with relevant post-graduate experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; capable of supporting junior colleagues and therapy assistants.
• Good IT, written and verbal communication skills to liaise with healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
• Clinical competence, flexibility and a proactive approach; ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom prior to applying.
• Full UK driving licence if driving is a requirement of the role (driving may be required).

Additional information

The vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. If you need an alternative application format, contact the Recruitment Team. The advert notes the closing date Thursday 25 Sep 2025. We encourage flexible working where possible and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

If you have questions, contact the recruiting manager as per the job advert.

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