Static Stroke Physiotherapist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Static Stroke Physiotherapist (Band 5) to work across the Stroke Wards. The post is based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital with planned relocation to William Harvey Hospital in coming years.

You will assess and treat stroke patients with autonomy, supported by experienced colleagues, CPD opportunities, clinical supervision and a commitment to research, audits and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• To assess and treat patients, providing holistic Physiotherapy intervention as an autonomous practitioner within Scope of Practice
• Develop Physiotherapy treatment plans, demonstrating clear clinical reasoning and goal setting
• To be clinically curious and work within the multidisciplinary environment of the acute hospital to provide excellent intervention for patients
• To support clinical supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students where appropriate
• To be an active member of the wider therapy and AHP team and advocate for their profession where appropriate

Job description

Static Stroke Physiotherapist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

This static Band 5 Physiotherapy opportunity is to work across the Stroke Wards at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation NHS Trust.

Currently the role is based at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital but is expected to relocate to the William Harvey Hospital in the coming years

The successful applicant will be expected to work across the stroke hyperacute and acute stroke wards which consists of 50 stroke beds but increasing to 54 bed once moved to the William Harvey Hospital. It is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills in this specialist area with the support of an experienced and passionate colleagues.

We offer CPD support and learning opportunities across our wider stroke and neurology workforce. We also encourage all staff to be research active and offer opportunities to be involved in clinical audit, service improvement and innovation.

Applications from Students in their final year of study are very welcome.

Upon joining us we will support you through your probation and your preceptorship year and will we guide you through your onward development as a Physiotherapist. You will receive regular clinical supervision and training opportunities as well as the opportunity for band 5 peer support sessions.

The expectations we have of band 5 Physiotherapists include:

• To assess and treat patients, providing holistic Physiotherapy intervention as an autonomous practitioner within Scope of Practice
• Develop Physiotherapy treatment plans, demonstrating clear clinical reasoning and goal setting.
• To be clinically curious and work within the multidisciplinary environment of the acute hospital to provide excellent intervention for patients
• To support clinical supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students where appropriate
• To be an active member of the wider therapy and AHP team and advocate for their profession where appropriate

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'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.

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. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026