Physiotherapist | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join its dedicated therapy team, primarily at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, with responsibilities across multiple sites. You will deliver high-quality rehabilitation, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to patient care improvements. Applicants must be HCPC registered, possess strong clinical skills, and be flexible in their working arrangements. This role is open only to current NHS staff within the local area.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Informal visits available

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and possesses relevant post‑graduate experience.
• Excellent clinical skills and ability to work autonomously or in a team.
• Must be flexible and available to work weekends, travelling between sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation to inpatients across hospital sites.
• Collaborate with the therapy team to provide effective treatment.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for safe discharges.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to improvement initiatives.

Skills

HCPC registered

Good IT skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Clinical competence

Flexibility

Proactive approach

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 in a friendly, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred rehabilitation to inpatients across the hospital sites.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants to plan and provide effective treatment.
• Support safe and timely discharges by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide cover at Hawkhurst and Tenterden sites as required and travel between sites promptly.
• Assist and mentor junior colleagues and therapy assistants.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share best practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with relevant post‑graduate experience.
• Good IT, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent clinical competence, flexibility and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom; sponsorship is not available.
• Availability to work weekends and to travel between sites.

Additional Information

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). A full UK driving licence is required where driving is expected; if unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team ([e-mail]) quoting the vacancy reference number.

(Optional) We support flexible working arrangements and encourage you to discuss suitability during the application process.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Wakila Hettiarachchi – [e-mail].

This advert closes on Friday 23 Jan 2026.

Equality and Diversity

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We ask for information about protected characteristics on our application forms; this information is only visible to assessors under the guaranteed interview scheme and to support our Great Place to Work journey.

Vaccination

We strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non‑clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.