Senior Physiotherapist Critical Care and Surgical

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in England is seeking a qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Critical Care / Surgical team. The role involves managing a clinical specialist caseload, training, and supporting staff. Candidates must be motivated and dynamic, contributing to a compassionate healthcare environment. Opportunities for development and additional support are available. This position closes on 30 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• The post holder will be expected to provide regular post-graduate training within their clinical specialty.
• Manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within Critical Care and the Surgical Wards.
• Be actively involved with training within the Department.

Responsibilities

• To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within Critical Care.
• To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues.
• To contribute to the quality of services provided across the health economy.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Critical Care / Surgical team. This is a newly created static post. If you are motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic we NEED YOU!

The successful candidate will work as part of a team that includes Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, and rotations for Band 5s, Band 4s and support workers. A good range of Band 5 rotations is essential. The post holder will be expected to provide regular post-graduate training within their clinical specialty and work alongside Band 7s to complete some departmental managerial duties. Development roles are available for candidates who may require additional support.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Band 6 Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends and carers who contribute to how our users experience our services. Band 6 therapists are expected to be kind and responsive, professional and informative, and to contribute to the quality of services provided across the health economy by:

• To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within Critical Care and the Surgical Wards; responsible for assessment, formulation and treatments and to give highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.
• To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team.
• To be actively involved with training within the Department.

Each clinical area has friendly, supportive teams where regular meetings, CPD and supervision are available.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people". Everything we do is guided by our values: "People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference". We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called "We care". It is about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We are able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa for roles Band 5 and above.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025