Senior physiotherapist

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that:
+ is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked 'Good' by the CQC;
+ is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community;
+ is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence;
+ offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more;
+ and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services?
Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you., Medway Community Healthcare is excited to offer this excellent opportunity as a band 6 physiotherapist. This position offers experience in a
community intermediate care service. You will have the opportunity to work in one of the leading discharge to assess (D2A) services, giving you
the opportunity to enhance rehabilitation skills.
Ideally you will have a strong commitment to rehabilitation and want to introduce innovative ideas across the service.
You'll also be a team player, have strong communication skills and most importantly be committed to providing high quality patient care.
In return:-
You will be supported through supervision, mentorship and a structured in -service training programme to develop and consolidate your
knowledge and skills in all rotations.
We have a well-established programme that supports your career pathway and personal development.,

• To work as a physiotherapist within the Urgent Response Team which is part of the wider intermediate care service, providing

physiotherapy for patients who require Intermediate Care in
the community. This will include:- Assessment to facilitate timely discharge from acute community hospitals, Assessment of patient in
their own homes for admission avoidance

• Supervise the clinical work of OT students or support workers and Band 5 staff that may be placed with the post holder.


• To work flexibly as an integral part of the interdisciplinary Intermediate Care Team, contributing occupational therapy skills to all parts of

the team.

• To participate in a working rota with other members of the team to cover weekdays, weekends and public holidays from 08:00am to

20:00pm.
Full JD can be found in the attachments
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 week of the closing date; no discourtesy is intended in not contacting you if your application is rejected.
When completing your application, please include the email addresses and contact telephone numbers for your referees; your referees should be your line managers / course tutors for the last 3 years.
MCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace and values diversity of all people. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind and wish to provide our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At the heart of our values, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect and provide a workplace where people feel they belong.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MCH. We are positive about disability and we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria as specified in the job description. We are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the interview and selection process and through their employee journey.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

+ Are you a newly qualified physiotherapist looking to gain experience in a community position? or a current band 5 physiotherapistlooking to widen your knowledge base and skill set?

+ Do you have the confidence to work alone, putting the patient at the heart of what you do; and to get involved within a multi-disciplinary team?
+ Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and develop as a physiotherapist with the training and support that you need to become one of the best?
If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!, + You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
+ Informal visits can be arranged on request.
+ We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
+ MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
Previous applicants need not apply.