Senior Physiotherapist - Inpatients

Senior Physiotherapist – Inpatients | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Permanent | Full Time| Competitive Salary, £33,500 to £38,000, in line with agenda for change.

Are you an experienced multidisciplinary Physical Therapist looking for that next step in your career? Do you want more time to care? Would you like to be able to offer 30 – 60 minute appointments to your patients?
If so then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

As an Inpatient Senior Physical Therapist you will be responsible for development of inpatient therapy services, ensuring a seamless care plan is provided for patients from admission to discharge.

Our Physical Therapy department is a diverse multi-disciplinary team who provide exceptional patient care throughout the entire patient journey. You will be absolutely patient focused, with a desire and proven ability to inspire and lead others to deliver healthcare at its best.

This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, with a five day working week, covering Monday – Sunday, 8am – 4pm or 10am – 6pm.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Assessment and treatment of patients based around sound clinical reasoning and application of evidence based practice.
• Management of an inpatient caseload of Orthopaedic, Gynaecological, Breast Surgery, General Surgery and Medical patients.
• Provide advice based on acquired knowledge and skills and use this to improve on patient / client care and to develop others.
• Be innovative in methods of care delivery and aid in the effective use of resources to ensure maximum utilisation of skills and knowledge.
• Participate in the development and review of service and professional standards.

Person Specification:

• Possess a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy.
• Have a valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Demonstrate post-registration clinical experience, specifically in an orthopaedic field.
• Be able to show evidence of continuous professional development and its application in practice.
• Be totally patient orientated with a focus on continuous service improvement with the patient experience being the main priority.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Free Secure Staff Parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• Private Health Insurance.
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday.
• Life Assurance.
• Free Eye Test.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

KIMS Hospital encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19, keeping both our patients and employees safe.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Ellie would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538233 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.