Advanced Respiratory Physiotherapist

at  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our respiratory team for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 physiotherapist. We are looking for an experienced individual with a passion for respiratory and critical care physiotherapy to join a well established team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
You will be an integral part of the team including a Band 8a clinical lead physiotherapist, Band 7’s, static and rotational 6’s, rotational 5’s and therapy assistant practitioners.
The role is currently a Fixed Term contract or secondment opportunity for an internal staff member but in the future if a Permanent position becomes available you would be considered.
You will be expected to be part of the on-call rota for the respiratory wards. The Respiratory team is working to implement a 7 day rota and you will be expected to be part of this.
You should have completed all your core rotations as a Band 5 and have experience as a Band 6 with a significant amount of this being in Respiratory care.
A demonstrable high level of team working and peer collaboration is essential.
You will have a good level of IT skills and be comfortable with writing reports and analysing data.
The posts are based at either Maidstone Hospital or Tunbridge Well Hospital but you should also be able to work at either site as service needs or re configurations require.
You will be shortlisted if you adequately meet the Job spec attached. Developmental posts may be offered post interview if it is felt this is required based on your answers at interview
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible”
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 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. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

JOINING US INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
  We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
  Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level . (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
  All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed

Please refer the Job description for details