Physiotherapist - Staff Bank

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  • Maidstone, Kent
  • £17.68-25.60 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Looking for greater flexibility or a new challenge in your career?Joining our Physiotherapy Bank team could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.Whether you are seeking to balance your professional and personal commitments or simply want to explore a different way of working, we can offer you the flexibility you need--while ensuring you continue to deliver the highest standards of care to patients.We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated HCPC-registered Physiotherapists with at least 12 months of post-graduate experience. Excellent communication skills, initiative, and a flexible approach are essential.In return, we offer:o A genuine sense of pride and achievement in your worko The chance to build meaningful connections with your patientso Full induction and mandatory trainingo Opportunities to work across a variety of departments and sites, broadening your skills and experienceo Supervision and in-service training, with the support of senior therapistso A friendly, supportive environment that values CPD, including structured appraisals and access to post-graduate library facilitiesMain duties of the jobOur service operates seven days a week on a planned shift pattern, giving you the chance to work flexibly within contracted hours. Enhanced pay rates are also available for weekend and bank holiday shifts.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise while enjoying the freedom and variety that bank work can bring.If you are proactive, well-organised, and committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, we would be delighted to hear from you.About usMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is proud to be ranked among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide, and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in both the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Surveys.We are a large acute hospital trust based in South East England, providing high-quality general and specialist hospital services to around 600,000 residents across West Kent and East Sussex. Our dedicated and diverse workforce of over 8,000 staff also delivers specialist cancer services through the Kent Oncology Centre.In October 2024, Fordcombe Hospital near Tunbridge Wells joined the Trust. This planned care facility offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, a full range of diagnostic services, and consultation and treatment suites.Our Staff Bank plays a vital role in supporting our services by providing flexible, skilled cover for temporary staffing needs across all specialties. It offers a rewarding and adaptable way to work, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience, explore different specialties, and potentially move into a permanent role within the Trust.Benefits include:o Competitive payo Flexible, 'as and when' working patternso Free DBS check and uniformo Priority access to shifts over agency staffo Weekly payrollo Support for ongoing development and revalidationo Easy-to-use online shift booking system - Loopo Access to the NHS Pension Schemeo Blue light card eligibilityDetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£17.68 to £25.60 an hour per hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number359-7444894-T4Job locationsMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells HospitalsHermitage LaneMaidstoneME16 9QQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWeve 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 and 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWeve 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 and 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Diploma / degree/ MSc in Physiotherapy
  • Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or British Association of Occupational Therapists
Experience & KnowledgeEssential
  • Experience of working as part of a therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
  • Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants
Desirable
  • Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics.
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
  • Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers
  • Ability to Problem Solve.
  • Competent IT skills.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Diploma / degree/ MSc in Physiotherapy
  • Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or British Association of Occupational Therapists
Experience & KnowledgeEssential
  • Experience of working as part of a therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
  • Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants
Desirable
  • Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics.
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
  • Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers
  • Ability to Problem Solve.
  • Competent IT skills.

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