MSK Physiotherapy Assistant in Sevenoaks inSevenoaks PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

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The MSK Physiotherapy service provides outpatient MSK services across Kent. We operate within four teams coveringNorth Kent, Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet, South Kent Coast and, West Kent.We are recruiting an MSK Physiotherapy Assistant for the West Kent team working between, Sevenoaks Hospital and, Tonbridge Cottage Hospital some travel to the Churchill Centre (Aylesford) will be required.This role involves supporting our Physiotherapists to deliver programmes of care, both in a group setting and on a one-to-one basis to our patients. There may be an opportunity to assist with hydrotherapy provision, this post holder would thenbe expected to be comfortable working in the pool environment.You will also be responsible for non-clinical tasks such as ordering equipment, maintaining and cleaning equipment,administrative duties surrounding the group exercise classes and general tidiness of the department.You will need excellent communication skills, to support patients to undertake prescribed physical rehabilitation programmes and to be able to motivate and persuade patients to overcome barriers to physical activity and promotehealthy lifestyle choices.You will also be responsible for your own documentation using Trust software and complete administration tasks as required.Due to the high number of applicants, we usually receive we as that personal statements are kept below 1000 words. Thepost will close if we reach a high number of applications.

Main duties of the job
Your duties will include:Providing skilled and specific physiotherapy support to treat and promote the independence of patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.Carrying out a programme of treatment prescribed by the Physiotherapists. This can include the supervision ofpatients individually, in the gymnasium or other group settings.Being responsible for housekeeping tasks including monitoring, maintaining and cleaning physiotherapy equipmentand general tidiness of the department.Being responsible for own documentation using Trust software and administration tasks as required.This job is based between Sevenoaks Hospital and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital. You will also be required to workacross additional sites dependent on service need; The Churchill Centre, Aylesford and West View Integrated Care Centre,Tenterden. Therefore, driving is essential to the role.

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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 ExcellentWe 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

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sWe ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submissionThe data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to WorkAs 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 bothSee where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways

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Date posted
November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4

Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
846-75610TS

Job location
sSevenoaks HospitalSevenoaksTN13 3PG

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Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via quoting the vacancy

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can be found in the job advert.We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.Find out more about the community differencehere.Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

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EssentialFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)DesirableRelevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship ) or equivalent

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working in a healthcare setting/ previous NHS

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working within a MSK Physiotherapy teamKnowledgeEssentialUnderstands the role and remit of Unregistered worker; Knowledge of up to date clinical practiceDesirableAwareness of developments in the NHSSkills & AbilitiesEssentialSound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)Ability to organise own workAbility to cope with changeAbility to use own initiativeGood IT skillsAbility to travel between sites in a timely mannerOwns or has access to their own car and ability to drive between sites

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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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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