Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust provides wide-ranging NHS care for people, in their community, in a range of settings including people's own homes; nursing homes; health clinics; community hospitals; minor injury units; a walk-in centre and in mobile units. We are one of the largest NHS community health providers in England, serving a population of more than 1.4 million. We employ about 5,500 staff, including community nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, dentists and many other healthcare professionals. We operate community health services across Kent, parts of East Sussex and in Newham, London. We were formed on 1 April 2011 from the merger of Eastern and Coastal Kent Community Services NHS Trust and West Kent Community Health.

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Company Name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Senior MSK Physiotherapist

Job Description

**Job title**: Senior MSK Physiotherapist **Role Summary**: Deliver high‑quality outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy across multiple sites, manage complex caseloads, provide clinical leadership, supervise junior staff, and contribute to service development and patient group education. **Expectations**: - Full‑time preferred; part‑time possible (minimum 30 hrs over 4 days). - Able to travel between trust sites in a timely manner; must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. - Work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to change and pressure. - Participate in patient group sessions (Back Rehab Class, ESCAPE knee class, shoulder class, Pilates). **Key Responsibilities**: - Treat and manage complex musculoskeletal patients in an outpatient setting. - Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation. - Provide supervision and professional development for physiotherapy students, apprentices, assistants and peers. - Contribute to service development projects and improvement initiatives. - Lead and run patient group sessions, ensuring consistent quality and patient engagement. - Collaborate with the Integrated Musculoskeletal service, including Community Orthopaedic and First Contact Practitioner teams and the Community Chronic Pain team. - Participate in clinical lead reviews and support clinical governance. **Required Skills**: - Advanced assessment and therapeutic skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. - Strong communication and teaching abilities for supervising staff and conducting group classes. - Leadership and team‑working skills with the ability to influence service delivery. - Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and meet clinical targets. - Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evidence‑based practice. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Qualified to practice as a physiotherapist (e.g., UK MPT/BPT or equivalent). - Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). - Valid UK driving licence and reliable vehicle for inter‑site travel. ---

Aylesford, United kingdom

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04-11-2025