Job summary
- Main area
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 846-8218233-TS
- Employer
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Victoria Walmer & District War Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Deal
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/11/2026
Employer heading
MSK Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.
We are seeking a Band 5 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service, which includes Physiotherapy Outpatients, Community Orthopaedics and the Community Chronic Pain Service.
This role involves providing comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for outpatients across community hospital physiotherapy departments and outreach clinics. Working within a hybrid model of face-to-face and virtual consultations, you will manage your own caseload under the supervision of a senior physiotherapist, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care.
You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality services that promote recovery, independence and improved patient outcomes. The base location will be agreed at interview, with opportunities to work across multiple localities in Kent to meet service needs.
If you are motivated, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent MSK care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We provide outpatient MSK care to the population of South Kent Coast. We are based in Deal Hospital and also work from Dover Health Centre and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone.
• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care
• The development of care programmes in partnership with the patient
• To support in the supervision and development of physiotherapy apprentices, assistants and peers
• To actively work as a member of the team to provide high quality care to patients
• To undertake a range of competent clinical interventions to support the outcomes of both individual and group therapy
• Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within an MSK setting.
Working for our organisation
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.
We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.
We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC, degree, student
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent healthcare experience in a community/acute setting gained through student placement or previous employment. MSK experience
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience, whether as a band 5 physiotherapist, physiotherapy assistant or student on placement. Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS. Knowledge of up to date clinical practice.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate information effectively to individuals and groups
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Working Environment
Essential criteria
- A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable.
Ability to Manage
Essential criteria
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the senior. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You 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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alexander Relton
- Job title
- Team Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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