Job summary

Senior Physical Therapist – Inpatients | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Full Time OR Part Time Permanent | Competitive Salary depending on experience, 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 being able to offer 30 – 60 minute appointments to your patients?If so then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for post-surgical rehabilitation to join our Physical Therapy department as an Inpatient Senior Physical Therapist.

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.

We have full time or part time options available for this role. Working patterns will be 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm between Monday and Sunday with rotational weekend working.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• 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.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Ellie would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538233 or [email protected].

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