Job summary
Are you looking for a change of area or simply need more flexibility to manage your work/life balance? Then working on the bank may be just the answer. If you are looking for flexible work that can fit around your other commitments and are dedicated to providing the very best care for patients, then we would like to hear from you. You will need to be a qualified Physiotherapist with good communication skills, initiative, and flexibility. In return, the role offers:
* A sense of pride and achievement
* The opportunity to get to know your caseload
* Induction & mandatory training
* Opportunities to work across various departments and sites, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience
* Support from senior therapists including supervision & in-service training
Main duties of the job
The service operates seven days a week on a planned shift pattern, offering flexible working arrangements within your contracted hours and enhanced rates for weekend and bank holiday work. The department provides a friendly, supportive environment that actively promotes Continuing Professional Development through an established appraisal system, in-service training, and postgraduate library facilities. You will be expected to work in a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate a proactive approach to personal and professional development, and possess well-developed organizational skills. Applicants should be HCPC registered with a minimum of 12 months postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist.
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 and 2024 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. Our dedicated team of over 8,000 staff is proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, joined the Trust in October 2024. It offers planned care services, including two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services, and consultation/treatment rooms.
Additional details
* Posted on: 01 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £28.80/hour (including 12.5% WTD payment)
* Contract: Bank
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
* Location: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Job responsibilities
Please review the person specification and provide specific examples in your application demonstrating how you meet these requirements. Ensure your application is error-free. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced Level, including checks against vulnerable adults and children. All successful applicants will need to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date is agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Diploma / degree / MSc in Physiotherapy
* Health Professions Council Registration
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or British Association of Occupational Therapists
Experience & Knowledge (Essential)
* Experience working as part of a therapy or multidisciplinary team
* Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff or students
Experience & Knowledge (Desirable)
* Experience with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, respiratory, musculoskeletal outpatient orthopaedics
Skills (Essential)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Understanding of clinical governance, quality issues, and audit
* Organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills
* Ability to work under stress and handle challenging patients and carers
* Problem-solving skills
* Competent IT skills
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Website: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
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