Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Pembury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS acute hospital trust in Pembury is hiring a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their respiratory team. This role demands NHS experience, a passion for respiratory physiotherapy, and the ability to manage patient cases effectively. You will be a part of a supportive environment focused on clinical development and team collaboration. Competitive benefits include at least 27 days of annual leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage patient cases effectively.
• Passion for respiratory and critical care physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Integrate with the respiratory team, including managing junior staff.
• Support clinical development of self and others.
• Contribute to patient care management across pathways.

Skills

NHS experience

Resilience in patient pathway management

Teamwork in MDT

Job description

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.

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

You will have experience 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 managerially, 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.

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.

Benefits

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

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 has been agreed.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025