Rotational Physiotherapist - Kent and Medway ICS

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Kent is looking for a Rotational Physiotherapist to join their Therapies Department. This role includes rotations in various clinical areas such as T&O, Respiratory, Neuro/Stroke, and Paediatrics. Newly qualified professionals will gain postgraduate experience and will be supported in developing their skills. The Trust offers a thriving working environment which values its staff and promotes flexible working arrangements. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Must have completed undergraduate rotations in all core areas.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, advise, treat, and manage patients as a Physiotherapist.
• Rotate into key areas including T&O, Respiratory, Neuro/Stroke, and Paediatrics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy

State Registered with Health Professions Council

Job description

Rotational Physiotherapist - Kent and Medway IC

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway IC

Come and join us! Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust are currently recruiting for the Therapies Department, including Band 5 Physiotherapists, across two hospitals within the heart of Kent.

Our focus is to tailor advice to our individual patients' needs and build therapeutic relationships, which we believe are important to both the recovery and outcomes of the treatments that we deliver. Our treatment areas are well-equipped, and the trust offers scenario-based training rooms for staff, which facilitate a real-life training environment for clinicians to develop new skills and also maintain clinical competence.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date. Please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

Our staff feel that the trust offers progression from within and that they are valued as individuals. The therapies department places an emphasis on supportive learning and the sharing of knowledge and practices across all professional groups.

We are now looking for new team members to complement the current well-established team! We are looking forward to showing you what we have to offer you soon.

As a rotational Band 5, you will rotate into all key areas - T&O, Respiratory, Medical Rehabilitation, Neuro/Stroke, Paediatrics and MSK and may have potential to rotate to Oncology or Urgent care once core rotations are complete.

Please visit the video link below to provide you with an insight as to why you should come and join our fantastic therapy department at MTW!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhVNSbkYkX8

This rotational post allows the newly qualified Physiotherapists to gain as much postgraduate experience as possible in the first two years after qualification. It allows the individual to:

Consolidate a broad range of skills.

Provide a high standard Physiotherapy Service to include: - Assessment, advice, treatment and patient management.

Covers all key areas - T&O, Respiratory, Medical Rehabilitation, Neuro/Stroke, Paediatrics and MSK. Rotations and Respiratory On-call may be at either Tunbridge Wells or Maidstone Hospital.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑ratio for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy.
• State Registered with Health Professions Council

Experience/Knowledge

• Under graduate rotations in all core areas

Skills

• Examples of good interpersonal skills
• Example of good communication
• Good written communication and style with evidence/examples/reflection
• Refers to Trust in Supporting statement and shows active interest in Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata