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

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Job Description

**Job Title:** Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist **Role Summary:** Band 7 Physiotherapist required to provide specialist pediatric care, offering leadership and clinical expertise within community-based teams. Focus on holistic, family-centered care for children and young people in East Sussex. **Expectations:** - Work 0.5–0.6 whole-time equivalent while managing a specialist pediatric caseload. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists) across clinics, schools, nurseries, and homes. - Support implementation of new clinic systems and CPIPSE assessments. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assess, treat, and monitor pediatric patients with physiotherapy needs. - Develop and deliver individualized treatment plans aligned with evidence-based practices. - Travel across East Sussex to serve diverse clinical bases. - Advise on caseload allocation strategies to enhance patient and therapist experiences. - Participate in clinical supervision, appraisals, and training initiatives. - Contribute to service improvements and maintain high-quality care standards. **Required Skills:** - Advanced clinical expertise in pediatric physiotherapy. - Leadership and team collaboration capabilities. - Strong problem-solving and communication skills for multidisciplinary work. - Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and patient needs. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree in physiotherapy (or equivalent). - Valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). - Postgraduate training in pediatric physiotherapy or related specialty. - Current experience in community-based physiotherapy or comparable setting.

Polegate, United kingdom

On site

25-03-2026