Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Children's Physiotherapist to join the South East Kent locality team, based at the Beacon in Folkestone.
As a Kent- wide Children's therapy service, there will be opportunities to work across the locality responding to service need and demand.The Children's therapies team in South East Kent are an outcomes focussed service using a patient -reported outcome toolwith children, young people and their families to understand what is important to them and what support they might needto achieve these outcomes.
You will be a part of a dynamic and innovative Children's therapies team who are committed to integrated working, Continuing Professional development and a robust model for Professional supervision.
You will have the knowledge and skills to be able to manage a mixed and varied caseload of children and Young People across the age span 0-19 and provide specialist assessment, advice, intervention and support for these children and theircarers.
Main duties of the job
A specialist Physiotherapist will be responsible for delivering Physiotherapy to a complex and varied caseload of Childrenand Young people with physical needs and disabilities.
Using specialist knowledge and skills for Physiotherapy assessment and intervention in order to deliver a safe and effective service that makes a difference to the lives of Children and Young People.You will support the specialist clinical pathways and clinics delivered by the Physiotherapy service e.g CPIPS, JAM,Orthotics and Specialist Equipment.
You will inspire and support the team of Physiotherapists and therapy assistants through supervision, mentoring and living the Trust Values.
You will support Children and Young people in a place- based model which could be in clinics, at home in Nursery or school, timely travel is essential so a valid driver's license is required.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) 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 viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice, i.e. Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in a related area
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience in area of practice
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
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).
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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
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Beacon
Folkestone
CT21 4AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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