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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAboutWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. Our vision and values . We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence inresearch and innovation . Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials. As a teaching Trust, we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work. There’s never been a better time to join us. Key detailsLocationSite: Buckland Hospital Town: Dover Postcode: CT17 0HD Major / Minor Region: Kent Contract type & working patternContract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time) SalaryGrade: Band 6 SpecialtyMain area: Additional Support Services Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. We are looking for a new Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with a wide range of spinal and peripheral conditions. You will be working in a busy, friendly outpatient department seeing both GP and Consultant referrals. The post holder will be expected to provide regular post graduate training within their clinical specialty and work alongside Band 7s to complete some departmental managerial duties. The Trust has an excellent appraisal scheme and offers regular CPD training. If you are interested in working in a busy acute hospital without the hassle of living in an expensive and hectic major city, this may be the post for you. Dover is a traditional seaside town in the heart of Kent, which is in the midst of a cultural renaissance. Dover's location on the East Kent Coast makes London and France easily achievable in a day, as well as the surrounding but varied seaside towns including vibrant Margate and arty Folkestone. With immediate access to lovely beaches, iconic coastlines and countryside, a variety of small towns within easy reach and reasonable rents and house prices for the South East of England, this area may be what you are looking for. We can normally offer temporary, on-site shared accommodation for an initial period. AdvertThe applicant will have developed a good amount of post-graduate experience working as a physiotherapist, ideally including an extended period working in a musculoskeletal setting. The applicant will have developed their skills in both assessing and managing patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, both acute and chronic, spinal and peripheral. Having developed these skills, the applicant will be keeping up-to-date with best evidence based practice and demonstrated the ability to autonomously manage their caseload in a fast-paced environment and with good time management. The applicant will both benefit from the expertise from other clinicians, including training from a range of specialities as well as providing support and training for their peers. Working for our organisationThe highly experienced team consists of a Band 7 and a Band 8 with special interests in developing research and aquatherapy, as well as 1 therapy support worker. You will also work closely with the well established MSK teams working at different sites in East Kent Hospitals, including advanced practitioners in Shoulder, Spines, Rheumatology, Lower Limb and Hand therapy and share the department with a neurological outpatient physiotherapy team. The departments across the Trust are proactive and involved in various research which facilitates an innovative and energised atmosphere for personal development. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe successful applicant will assist in the clinical delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services within a team of close to 100 therapists. Although the service covers five sites, this role is based at the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department at Buckland Hospital Dover. The caseload will consist of a range of 1:1 assessments and treatments as well as being responsible for independently running group sessions in our new and spacious clinical area. Key Responsibilities: Perform highly skilled assessment and treatment of patients with diverse and complex musculoskeletal disorders. Be responsible for managing own caseload. Assist in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service. Deliver informal/formal clinical education and training to student physiotherapists, junior staff and clinical support staff. Measure and evaluate own work and current practice through evidence-based practice, clinical audit, and outcome measures. Applicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council Desirable criteriaMembership of the British Association of Occupational Therapy / Chartered Society of Physiotherapy / British Association of Hand Therapy Fieldwork Educators Course/Clinical Educators Course or equivalent ExperienceEssential criteriaBroad experience as Junior Therapist (Band 5) and evidence of achieving the competencies of the exit gateway at Band 5 Experience working as part of a MDT Contribution to clinical education/ supervision of less experienced staff/ students Desirable criteriaMembership of CIG SkillsEssential criteriaEvidence of Postgraduate Continued Professional Development in specialist field Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio Further details / informal visits contactName: Matthew Stanford Job title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01227783065#J-18808-Ljbffr