Senior Physiotherapist Rotational

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their team in Margate. This role involves managing a clinical caseload across multiple rotations, including Surgery, Neurology, A&E, and more. The ideal candidate will be dynamic and enthusiastic, working within a supportive team to provide specialized therapy. A commitment to training and development is essential.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified with a Band 6 experience.
• Ability to manage a clinical specialist caseload.
• Experience in a variety of clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily a clinical specialist caseload.
• Deputise for Team Leader on clinical issues.
• Involve in training within the Department.

Skills

Motivated and dynamic

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our rotations at the QEQM Hospital, Margate, Kent. The rotations include Surgery / ITU, Neurology (stroke at Kent and Canterbury), A&E, Medical / Respiratory and Trauma and Orthopaedics. If you are motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic WE NEED YOU!

The successful candidate will work as part of a highly experienced, friendly team of Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and also rotational 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. We can also offer development roles for the successful candidate who may require additional support.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Responsibilities

• To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within each of these rotations and be responsible for the 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 is available.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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’s 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.

How to apply / contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Siobhan Fairclough
Job title: Therapy Site Lead, QEQM
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07866793558