Outpatient Physiotherapist (Band 5)

at  KIMS Hospital

BENEFITS: FREE SECURE STAFF CAR PARKING, 33 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE, LIFE ASSURANCE

Are you a Physiotherapist starting your career or newly qualified & seeking to work in an outpatients setting? Would you like to be able to treat patients and be able to offer 30 – 60 minute appointments? Do you strive to provide the highest quality care and want to work in an exceptional clinic environment? If so then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our Outpatient Physical Therapy department is comprised of a diverse multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Hand therapists, Women’s Health Specialists, Sports Medicine Consultants, Osteopaths and a fully staffed administrative support team. It is the goal of KIMS Hospital to become an Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence, thus promoting an ever-expanding musculoskeletal service, further growth and progression opportunities for our staff.
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering outstanding patient care to our patients across a range of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal conditions. You will work closely with colleagues in a dynamic team environment that strives to deliver outstanding care. You will be patient focused and driven to build excellent relationships with both patients and consultants to provide healthcare at its very best.
This position is for a full-time contract, 37.5 hours a week, to cover a service Monday-Friday, 8.00am-8.00pm and Saturday, 8.00am-2.00pm as necessary. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in working across the main site at KIMS Hospital Maidstone and Sevenoaks Medical Centre. There is also opportunity to work cross in our acute inpatient setting if desired and can be considered.

• To carry out assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, using developed clinical reasoning gained through training and previous experience
• Formulate and deliver treatment and rehabilitation programmes based on clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
• Lead by example in the promotion of high standards of clinical treatment and physiotherapy care, to ensure a quality service
• Assist in the support and development fellow members of the team and participate in the development and review of service and professional standards within the department
• Contribute to the implementation of hospital policies and procedures in line with the CSP, CQC and other governing bodies
• Engage with other medical professionals both internally and externally, maintaining professional clinical relationships
• Be flexible to working patterns across weekdays and weekends, as the department operates across 7 days Inpatient and Outpatients