Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior Physiotherapist to make a significant contribution to our Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team. If you are a motivated Physiotherapist seeking to excel in a specialist role within a progressive and supportive environment, working alongside clinical experts, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Independently manage an outpatient caseload of musculoskeletal paediatrics, conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualised treatment plans within a supportive environment of clinical experts
* Independently deliver a range of 1:1 physiotherapy interventions and lead group sessions within our well-equipped gym and hydrotherapy pool, adapting your approach to meet the specific needs of each child and adolescent.
* Actively contribute to the development of a Therapy workforce, educating and supervising entry-level physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workforce, fostering their learning and integration within the paediatric MSK service.
* Fully participate in the service's commitment to continued professional development and actively contribute to ongoing service improvement initiatives and in-service training programme.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
DCB
Job locations
Kent and Canterbury Hospital/Trust wide
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
* Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
* Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapy / Chartered Society of Physiotherapy / British Association of Hand Therapy
* Fieldwork Educators Course/Clinical Educators Course or equivalent
Skills and Experience
Essential
* 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area
* Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
* Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills and time management
* Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills
* Basic IT knowledge
* Effective and strong team player
* Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service
* Evidence of Postgraduate Continued Professional Development in specialist field
* Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
Desirable
* Membership of CIG
* Competent presentation skills
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
* Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice
Desirable
* Experience in paediatric specific MSK conditions would be an advantage to the needs of the service
Other requirements
Essential
* Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexible and adaptable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
* Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
* Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapy / Chartered Society of Physiotherapy / British Association of Hand Therapy
* Fieldwork Educators Course/Clinical Educators Course or equivalent
Skills and Experience
Essential
* 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area
* Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
* Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills and time management
* Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills
* Basic IT knowledge
* Effective and strong team player
* Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service
* Evidence of Postgraduate Continued Professional Development in specialist field
* Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
Desirable
* Membership of CIG
* Competent presentation skills
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
* Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice
Desirable
* Experience in paediatric specific MSK conditions would be an advantage to the needs of the service
Other requirements
Essential
* Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexible and adaptable
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent and Canterbury Hospital/Trust wide
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent and Canterbury Hospital/Trust wide
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Employer's website
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