We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Maidstone based Pathway 3/Home First team team.
Pathway 3 is part of the Home First / Discharge to Assess Process, primarily in West Kent, with ongoing service developments to include opportunities to support East Kent services.
Pathway 3 supports discharge to local care home for individuals who require a further period of assessment to determine the long- term plan of care when an acute hospital admission is no longer required.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
We work in collaboration with the acute trust Discharge Liaison Teams, Kent County Council Social Services Teams, All Age Continuing Health Care, local community services and organisations including the voluntary sector.
We work collaboratively to support the assessment of individuals in a timely way to determine their long-term need.
Communication and compassion is a fundamental part of the role, liaising with partner organisations, patients, relatives and carers is vital to ensure processes are understood and supported by all involved in the individuals care and assessment.
Pathway 3 support individuals during times that are often uncertain and extremely stressful, an empathetic approach is essential.
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Neil Delbridge Job title: Lead Therapist Email address: neildelbridge@nhs.net