Job summary
The dynamic physiotherapy department at King's College Hospital is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the multidisciplinary paediatric team. The post-holder will work across paediatric rotations as part of the paediatric physiotherapy team and the well-established multi-disciplinary team.
This post is permanent and post-holder will rotate through the 4 paediatric rotations:
- a) Respiratory including PICU, HDU, liver and multi visceral transplant, as well as support to general surgery and orthopedic inpatients.
- b) Neurology, neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation patients within PICU, HDU and the neuro wards.
- c) Cystic fibrosis and Long-term respiratory conditions including bronchiectasis and long-term ventilation, both inpatient and outpatient and may include clinic visits to hospitals in the King's CF region.
- d) Neonates including the level 3 neonatal unit at King's, Special Care Baby Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital, and attendance at neurodevelopmental follow up clinics.
Duties within each rotation are delegated by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Senior Physiotherapist for the area.
Main duties of the job
To ensure delivery of a high standard of efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients (age 0 - 19) designated to him/her as inpatients or outpatients.
To assess, treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records.
To work as an enthusiastic and effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required.
To teach and develop junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and physiotherapy assistants within the paediatric team.
To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.
To participate in clinical audits and service development.
To take part in the on call and weekend rota.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
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.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis 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 can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The dynamic physiotherapy department at Kings College Hospital is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the multidisciplinary paediatric team. The post-holder will work across paediatric rotations as part of the paediatric physiotherapy team and the well-established multi-disciplinary team.
Rotations include:
- a) Respiratory including PICU, HDU, liver and multi visceral transplant, as well as support to general surgery and orthopedic inpatients.
- b) Neurology, neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation patients within PICU, HDU and the neuro wards.
- c) Cystic fibrosis and long-term respiratory conditions including bronchiectasis and long-term ventilation, both inpatient and outpatient and may include clinic visits to hospitals in the Kings CF region.
- d) Neonates including the level 3 neonatal unit at Kings, Special Care Baby Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital, and attendance at neurodevelopmental follow up clinics.
Other specialist paediatric services at Kings include liver disease, trauma, orthopaedics and neonatal intensive care.
The post will involve some supervision and teaching of rotational Band 5 staff.
The post holder will also take part in the weekend and on-call rotas at Kings.
Continuing professional development is encouraged through the appraisal system and there is a well-established in-service education programme. Attendance at post registration courses is supported and there are comprehensive library and computer facilities on site.
Kings College Hospital NHS Trust is a large trust providing specialist services to the region and also serving a large local population. Students are also regularly on placement from local universities.
This job is unlikely to attract a work permit. Applications from candidates who require a permit to work in the UK may not be considered if there are a sufficient number of other suitable candidates.
Please do not apply if you do not have:
- knowledge of the NHS and HCPC registration
- previous paediatric experience
This job advert will be closed once sufficient applicants have been received and the limit on the supporting statement is 1000 words. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The dynamic physiotherapy department at Kings College Hospital is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the multidisciplinary paediatric team. The post-holder will work across paediatric rotations as part of the paediatric physiotherapy team and the well-established multi-disciplinary team.
Rotations include:
- a) Respiratory including PICU, HDU, liver and multi visceral transplant, as well as support to general surgery and orthopedic inpatients.
- b) Neurology, neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation patients within PICU, HDU and the neuro wards.
- c) Cystic fibrosis and long-term respiratory conditions including bronchiectasis and long-term ventilation, both inpatient and outpatient and may include clinic visits to hospitals in the Kings CF region.
- d) Neonates including the level 3 neonatal unit at Kings, Special Care Baby Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital, and attendance at neurodevelopmental follow up clinics.
Other specialist paediatric services at Kings include liver disease, trauma, orthopaedics and neonatal intensive care.
The post will involve some supervision and teaching of rotational Band 5 staff.
The post holder will also take part in the weekend and on-call rotas at Kings.
Continuing professional development is encouraged through the appraisal system and there is a well-established in-service education programme. Attendance at post registration courses is supported and there are comprehensive library and computer facilities on site.
Kings College Hospital NHS Trust is a large trust providing specialist services to the region and also serving a large local population. Students are also regularly on placement from local universities.
This job is unlikely to attract a work permit. Applications from candidates who require a permit to work in the UK may not be considered if there are a sufficient number of other suitable candidates.
Please do not apply if you do not have:
- knowledge of the NHS and HCPC registration
- previous paediatric experience
This job advert will be closed once sufficient applicants have been received and the limit on the supporting statement is 1000 words. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Person Specification
Knowledge skills and Experience
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate a broad variety of paediatric experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with children in acute environments
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrate Experience of managing junior members of staff or students
Desirable
- Examples of managing a busy caseload, prioritisation and team management
Personal Development
Essential
- Evidence or examples of attending paediatric specific courses or being part of a paediatric specific special interest group
Desirable
- Evidence of paediatric specific projects, audits, research and service development
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of being part of on-call and weekend services
Desirable
- Examples of independent caseload management and lone working and use of competencies
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills both across a clinical caseload and within the MDT to highlight ability to adapt to the complex needs of the paediatric cohort
Desirable
- Examples of communication, attending communication specific courses (e.g motivation interviewing)
Person Specification
Knowledge skills and Experience
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate a broad variety of paediatric experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with children in acute environments
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrate Experience of managing junior members of staff or students
Desirable
- Examples of managing a busy caseload, prioritisation and team management
Personal Development
Essential
- Evidence or examples of attending paediatric specific courses or being part of a paediatric specific special interest group
Desirable
- Evidence of paediatric specific projects, audits, research and service development
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of being part of on-call and weekend services
Desirable
- Examples of independent caseload management and lone working and use of competencies
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills both across a clinical caseload and within the MDT to highlight ability to adapt to the complex needs of the paediatric cohort
Desirable
- Examples of communication, attending communication specific courses (e.g motivation interviewing)
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.
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
