East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Physiotherapist Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Temporary Band 6 Physiotherapist Opportunity
As a result of maternity leave, a temporary exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at QEQM.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work as part of a highly experienced, friendly team of a Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and also rotational band 5s, Band 4s and support workers. A good range of Band 5 rotations is essential. 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.
We can also offer development roles for the successful candidate who may require additional support.
Please note previous applicants need not apply.
Key Responsibilities
Band 6 Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends, and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services. Band 6 Therapists are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the health economy by:
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- To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within each of these rotations and be responsible for the assessment, formulation, and treatments and to give highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.
- To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team.
- To be actively involved with training within the Department.
Each clinical area has friendly supportive teams where regular meetings, CPD, and supervision are available.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.
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Contact Information
For further details/informal visits, contact:
Name: Elizabeth Lawson
Job Title: Band 7 Physiotherapist, T & O
Email Address: elizabeth.lawson1@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 07974 584270
Siobhan Fairclough, Therapy Inpatient Lead, QEQM
Email Address: siobhanfairclough@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 07866 793558
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