Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at Kings College Hospital. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic candidate with relevant experience and interest in Trauma and Orthopaedics, to join a Team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy assistants working across inpatients and will involve working closely as part of an MDT.
The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of pathologies associated with Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery, pre and post operative care. They will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning, knowledge of service development and supervision of junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
You will be working across the inpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic wards You will be expected to carry your own caseload of patients and provide assessment and treatment for pre and post operative patients.
You will be working with patients of varying ages and social and economic backgrounds, so will need to use a variety of communication skills and techniques to help you build rapport with your patients.
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£1.8 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessing and formulating comprehensive treatment plans using clinical reasoning
Managing caseload independently and able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
Supervising juniors and students
Attending MDM meetings
Leading on complex discharges and seeking appropriate advice and support when needed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessing and formulating comprehensive treatment plans using clinical reasoning
Managing caseload independently and able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
Supervising juniors and students
Attending MDM meetings
Leading on complex discharges and seeking appropriate advice and support when needed
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Have a degree/diploma in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions
- Post graduate inpatient Orthopaedic experience
- Significant post graduate experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist
Supervisory/ service development
Essential
- Evidence of service development contribution
Desirable
- Experience supervising students or assistants
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of working with the MDT
- Able to prioritise and delegate your caseload
- able to work flexibly
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Have a degree/diploma in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions
- Post graduate inpatient Orthopaedic experience
- Significant post graduate experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist
Supervisory/ service development
Essential
- Evidence of service development contribution
Desirable
- Experience supervising students or assistants
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of working with the MDT
- Able to prioritise and delegate your caseload
- able to work flexibly
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
Brixton
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
