Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist

NHS; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Band 6 Physiotherapist in the respiratory team, where you'll lead clinical training and support patient care. Ideal candidates will have a degree in physiotherapy and be passionate about respiratory and critical care physiotherapy. The role offers comprehensive development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Access to Blue Light card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team.
• Evidence maintained in a CPD portfolio.
• Experience in respiratory physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Integrate within the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver and lead clinical training.
• Case management through full patient pathways.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Governance

Organizational Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Education

Diploma / degree in physiotherapy

State registration

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our respiratory team for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 physiotherapist. We are looking for an individual with NHS experience and a passion for respiratory and critical care physiotherapy to join a well established team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.

You will be an integral part of the team including a Band 8a clinical Lead physiotherapist, Band 7's, static and rotational 6's, rotational 5's and therapy assistant practitioners.

Main duties of the job

You will have experience of working as part of an MDT and ensuring the clinical development of yourself and others. You should demonstrate the ability to case manage through an understanding of the full patient pathway.

You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerialy, leading a team and or working with junior staff and students, depending on your level of experience.

The department offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports Continuing Professional Development, through an established appraisal system, in-service training and post-graduate library facilities.

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 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.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

359-6991869-T3-B

Job locations

Tunbridge Wells Hopsital

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QJ

Job description 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.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please [e-mail] this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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 so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description 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.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please [e-mail] this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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 so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
• State registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
• Portfolio evidence of information learning.

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group

Skills Essential

• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Contribute to the running of external courses.
• Evidence of participation in research/audit
• Supervision of other staff e.g. qualified / unqualified, including undergraduate students.
• Committee membership e.g. Safety Committee

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
• Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
• Evidence of working within the area of Respiratory
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Evidence of working in an acute care setting at a Band 5 level or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics.
• Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
• Competent IT skills

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
• State registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
• Portfolio evidence of information learning.

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group

Skills Essential

• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Contribute to the running of external courses.
• Evidence of participation in research/audit
• Supervision of other staff e.g. qualified / unqualified, including undergraduate students.
• Committee membership e.g. Safety Committee

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
• Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
• Evidence of working within the area of Respiratory
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Evidence of working in an acute care setting at a Band 5 level or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics.
• Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
• Competent IT skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Tunbridge Wells Hopsital

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Tunbridge Wells Hopsital

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)