Physiotherapist - Inpatient Therapy - Band 6

Location Maidstone
Job type Contract
Salary £24 - 25 per hour
Reference 165507

Sanctuary Personnel, an award-winning and renowned Recruitment Agency is looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Physiotherapist to work full-time based in Maidstone, within the Inpatient Therapy Team.

The pay rate for this locum Physiotherapist job is £24-£25 per hour (Assignment rate) and is a 3-month ongoing contract.

Main Duties:

  • The wards mainly cater for the older population but also cater for much younger patients with long term conditions or following significant trauma.
  • Work with a well-established multidisciplinary team including Pharmacists, Doctors, Consultants, Nurses and of course the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff.
  • Provide a high-quality rehabilitation service, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Assess patient’s physical, social and psychological needs within the hospital setting and in discussion with the patient, carer’s, family and multidisciplinary team formulate and implement treatment programmes and discharge planning.
  • Support and supervise Therapy Assistants and participate in the training of others as appropriate.
  • Be able to supervise students should the need arise.

Requirements of the Physiotherapist:

  • Degree or equivalent within Physiotherapy.
  • HCPC registered as a Physiotherapist.
  • Minimum of two years post-qualifying experience working as a Physiotherapist, including multidisciplinary and community working.
  • Have a very good knowledge of a range of physical conditions relating to older people, including rehabilitation, falls and orthopaedics.
  • Have very good clinical assessment skills, be able to utilise very good communication skills and be passionate about empowering patients, their carer’s and their Family.
  • Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
  • Must be pro-active and adaptable and have knowledge and experience of working within the NHS system.
  • Be flexible and work across any of the East Kent Community Hospital sites as required.

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Daily payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive physiotherapist knowledge
  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each candidate you refer who we successfully place
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Clinical governance support
  • In house payroll system
  • Revalidation
  • Industry-leading shift booking system
  • Nationwide coverage including the Channel Islands

Contact: 

This Band 6 Physiotherapist job is advertised by Sebastian Dunbar; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best-placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.