Senior Physiotherapist

at  Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Permanent Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist
Based at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent, and Orpington Hospital, as part of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

ROTATIONS IN THIS POST INCLUDE:

Acute Medicine, Frailty, ITU, Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics, Neuro Rehab (Inpatient and Outpatient), Stroke and Surgery.
We are looking for an enthusiastic rotational band 6 Physiotherapist. Applicants should have wide ranging clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for delivering high quality patient centred care. This post would suit either someone wishing to further those skills at a senior level, or someone looking to develop leadership skills prior to specialising in a lead role.
The post holder should also be keen to teach and develop others.
If you are interested in this post and have any questions please contact nicola.rennie1@nhs.net, 01689 863845
The post holder will independently manage a clinical caseload within the inpatient multi-disciplinary speciality teams. They will supervise and support band 5 members of staff. There is a strong emphasis on student education in all clinical teams and a variety of models, with support from senior clinical leads.
There is a well-established in service education programme, where you can build upon your clinical skills, and develop managerial skills with support from senior clinical leads. The post holder will also contribute to the in house training and development programme.
Attendance at post registration courses is also supported.
Candidates will be expected to join and partake in our overnight emergency on-call rota, so previous experience of working on an on-call rota or working within respiratory / intensive care field is essential. You will also be expected to work as part of a seven day rota.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
This post requires a flexible approach to working and may require the post holder to work as part of a rota’d seven day working pattern as necessary.
Staff may be required to work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service. This includes both static and rotational posts.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

To provide teaching, guidance and advice when appropriate to nursing staff and other professionals involved with the post-holder’s patient groups.
To undertake in-service and post-graduate training to improve patient care and for professional development.
Keep abreast of current development in physiotherapy generally and specifically in the area of rotation, and incorporate into current practice and disseminate to other members of staff, following discussion with the Clinical Lead.
To contribute to the in-service training programmes for the physiotherapy staff, including teaching on it.
To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, using reflective practice and maintain a portfolio that indicates personal development.
To be involved in research and evaluation of practice as opportunities arise.
To participate in education programmes for schools, community groups and other visitors to King’s College Hospital.
To prepare and present a research/audit or development project / in-depth study which contributes to service development, own personal knowledge and professional development, presenting the project to the department at least once annually.

GENERAL

To attend physiotherapy meetings and other meetings as required, taking on responsibility to support the functioning of the department
To take an active part in departmental meetings e.g. contribute to discussion, take on the role of Chair, contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures
To undertake Therapy Manual Handling training and comply with the guidelines
To undertake any other duties commensurate with grade as requested by the Physiotherapy Manager or Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
To be aware of own health and safety responsibilities including contributing to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by the hand washing policy and other policies related to barrier nursing.
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
This post requires a flexible approach to working and may require the post holder to work as part of a rota’d seven day working pattern as necessary.
Staff may be required to work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service. This includes both static and rotational posts.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder