Senior Physiotherapist - Inpatients
Physical therapy 3071-2Senior Inpatient Physiotherapist
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,000-£37,000 per year, dependent on experience
Shifts: Monday – Sunday between the hours of 8am – 8pm
Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking, 33 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance,
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our inpatient physical therapy team on a full time basis.
At KIMS Hospital we support our staff in building a career, encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, whilst developing new skills and strengthening existing ones.
Our Physical Therapy Department at KIMS Hospital is a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Hand Therapists, Women’s Health Specialist and a Consultant Sports Physician to provide exceptional patient care throughout the entire patient journey. We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team. The individual will play a vital role in the development of therapy services, ensuring a first class service is provided for our patients.
As a Senior Physiotherapist you will assess and treat inpatients and determine independent clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and maintain records in accordance with professional standards.
You will be a patient focused Physiotherapist with experience in MSK and Orthopaedics and a demonstrable ability to build relationships with both patients and consultants to provide healthcare at its very best. You will have evidence of your own continued professional development and the desire to mentor junior members of staff.
This is a full-time contract working 37.5 hours a week to cover a 7 day service. You will work approximately 1 weekend in 4.
Role Responsibilities
As a Senior Physiotherapist, your duties will 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 and General Surgical patients. In addition to medical admissions.
- Assist in the coordination and running of our joint school for pre-surgical hips and knees.
- 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.
Personal Specification
The ideal applicant will:
- Possess a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- Have a valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Demonstrate post-registration clinical experience in orthopedics
- Be able to show evidence of continuous professional development and its application in practice
- Be 100% patient orientated with a focus on continuous service improvement with the patient experience the main priority.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Free secure 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
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, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.
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 employer.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 9th March 2026
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