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Band 3 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Assistant
The closing date is 13 July 2025
Our Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC and has scored highly in the recent NHS staffsurvey. We aim to empower people to live well and we also aim to be the best employer; weknow that the people working in our teams are the key to our success.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and caring individual to join our KentCommunity Health NHS Foundation Trust Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service as a ClinicalBand 3 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Assistant.This role involves supporting our Physiotherapists to deliver physical programmes of care,both in a group setting and on a one to one basis. You will be responsible for non-clinical taskssuch as ordering equipment, maintaining and cleaning equipment, administrative dutiessurrounding the group exercise classes and general tidiness of the department.You will need excellent communication skills, to support patients to undertake prescribedphysical rehabilitation programmes and to be able to motivate and persuade patients toovercome barriers to physical activity and also promote healthy lifestyle choices.You will also be responsible for your own documentation using Trust software andadministration tasks as required.Delivering group programmes is a key part of this role, as well as supporting patients todevelop long term self-management strategies, linking into resources available in the localcommunity.
Main duties of the job
This post is based in our MSK Physiotherapy Departments between the Queen VictoriaMemorial Hospital, Herne Bay and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital.However, you may be required to deliver services at our other sites as required dependent onservice need within East Kent at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone, Victoria Hospital, Dealand West View Integrated Care Centre, Tenterden. Owning or having access to your own caris therefore essential to the role. Car travel costs are reimbursed for travel within workinghours.You will need a good level of basic IT skills, as some duties will also be done virtually. KCHFTutilises electronic patient records, as well as a number of electronic staff systems.We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill this post, ideally with experience in a healthpromotion, exercise or health and social care setting.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. If you feel you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, please contact us viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number and how you feel you qualify for a discounted salary threshold.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
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At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
* Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages
* Experience within community healthcare setting
* Experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting
Knowledge
* Awareness of developments in the NHS
* Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
* Understands the role and remit of unregistered worker
Skills and Abilities
* Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to organise own workload
* Ability to cope with change
* Ability to use own initiative
Skills and Abilities
* Full UK driving licence and owns or has access to their own can and ability to drive between sites
Ability to Manage
* Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures
* Ability to manage own time effectively
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.
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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