Job summary
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills to join the Physiotherapy team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. You will be based at Darent Valley Hospital. Rotations will include intensive care, stroke, acute medicine/respiratory and orthopaedics, MSK outpatients, 7 day working in an Integrated Discharge team and a rehabilitation role at an off-site unit.

A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting. The post is for a qualified Physiotherapist.

Essential experience required:

• BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration or shortly pending for new graduates
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Evidence of clinical placements in core areas.

Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.

For further information and an informal discussion about the post please contact Stuart Waterman (stuartwaterman@nhs.net)

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job
To participate in the four-monthly rotation which involves working across the Trust in a range of ward and department settings.

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service in each speciality including services in orthopaedics, neurology, medicine, including care of the elderly, surgery and ITU, out-patients and hydrotherapy and respiratory care, integrated discharge team and Acute Frailty Unit

To take part in the teaching programme of each unit and the service to further own level of knowledge and clinical skills.

To be an effective team member within each speciality and support the relevant senior/superintendent physiotherapist.

To promote the role of physiotherapy within the inter-professional team, and ensure that good communication exists with the medical, nursing and other professional staff.

When on rotation working with the admission services to work to provide care across a 7 day service delivering care 08:00 - 20:00

About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year incl HCAS per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 252-8114383-B
Job locations: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Job Description for this post details the main responsibilities for this band 5 physiotherapy post

The specific responsibilities are divided into

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Managerial Responsibilities
• Professional Responsibilities
• Educational and Development Responsibilities

There are also some General Trust responsibilities detailed as part of the role

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential

• HPCP registration
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Evidence of clinical placements in core areas
• Previous related work experience/ voluntary work

Desirable

• Clinical placement in paediatrics

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
Essential

• Up to date knowledge of professional practice including new research
• Knowledge of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues.
• Ability to organise and prioritise caseload.
• Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
• Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve in clinical situation.
• Evidence of taking initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking specific responsibilities.
• Experience of delegating tasks to support workers/physiotherapy assistants
• IT skills
• Presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Physiotherapy
Stuart Waterman
stuartwaterman@nhs.net
01322428586

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.