Job summary
The post is WTE working to provide physiotherapy to babies and children with Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis and other respiratory conditions. This patient group attends Kings from the South East England, as outpatients and inpatients, and there may be home/ nursery/school visits/ to the local children. The post holder will additionally need to occasionally cover CF outreach clinics held in other large DGHs in the South East of England.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, effective & efficient physiotherapy service for Paediatric CF and other respiratory conditions
To use highly specialist physiotherapy knowledge and skills to manage own complex caseload as an autonomouspractitioner.
To participate in the tertiary multi-disciplinary paediatric CF, Bronchiectasis and respiratory clinics. To be an active participant in the MDT discussions at meetings, including CF MDT, microbiology meetings, all service development meetings and any safeguarding meetings.
To provide thorough respiratory physiotherapy assessment and prescribe individual physiotherapy treatment plans, including but not limited to, airway clearance techniques, mucolytic and antibiotic/nebuliser provision/advice/ set-up, exercise advice and testing.
To be responsible for supervising and teaching to junior members of staff and students including inducting new members of staff,
To instigate audit and research for this client group.
To deputise for the Paediatric CF Clinical Lead when necessary
To take part in the on call/weekend rota.
To represent the department & profession at trust-based CF, Bronchiectasis and respiratory specific working groups and provide highly specialist knowledge to those groups.
To represent the Trust at regional events or meetings e.g. Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cystic Fibrosis and develop best practice at King's through liaison with other regional specialists/colleagues and other relevant forums.
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 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
To be responsible for the efficient, effective and safe management of all patients referred to the service.
To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programs for patients appropriately depending on the physiotherapists diagnosis, using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialist skills such as use of respiratory and ventilatory adjuncts, advanced airway clearance techniques and acute rehabilitation
To carry a clinical caseload of babies and children with CF and respiratory conditions in a variety of environments including, out-patient clinics and in patient wards including the medical, surgical & liver wards, NICU, PICU &HDU. This may occasionally include some work at outreach clinics in other hospitals, or at the childs home, nursery or school . Out patient clinics include CF clinics bi weekly, Bronchiectasis clinics monthly and NIV monthly.
To work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and larger CF team of AHPs and Doctors in the CF and respiratory service.
To be involved in the process of instigating airway clearance, provision, teaching and management of any specialist respiratory equipment. The physiotherapists at Kings provide and manage the nebuliser service. The role therefore will include, drug response testing, and issuing nebuliser devices with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal, national and local guidelines.
To prioritise work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities using highly specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.
To provide specialist recommendations or second opinion of clinical management and expert advice to the MDT and to shared-care clinic staff at other hospitals, including peers and consultants, and external organisations.
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, and of the team, including management of clinical risk, knowledge of indications and precautions of chosen techniques in line with national and trust clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways where they exist.
To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatment programmes are progressing appropriately.
To develop new working practices and local guidelines and keep abreast of new techniques in relation to the management of the patients in this specialty particularly in line with any national guidance e.g. ACPCF Standards of Care, APCP National Standards of Care etc.
To lead on production of clinical guidelines and local policies ensuring they are evidence-based, implemented and audited.
To provide guidance and advice to other professions and bodies involved in the provision of cystic fibrosis and respiratory services, and to the patients and their families.
This post requires a flexible approach to working, and requires the post holder to be an active member of the weekend duty rotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the efficient, effective and safe management of all patients referred to the service.
To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programs for patients appropriately depending on the physiotherapists diagnosis, using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialist skills such as use of respiratory and ventilatory adjuncts, advanced airway clearance techniques and acute rehabilitation
To carry a clinical caseload of babies and children with CF and respiratory conditions in a variety of environments including, out-patient clinics and in patient wards including the medical, surgical & liver wards, NICU, PICU &HDU. This may occasionally include some work at outreach clinics in other hospitals, or at the childs home, nursery or school . Out patient clinics include CF clinics bi weekly, Bronchiectasis clinics monthly and NIV monthly.
To work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and larger CF team of AHPs and Doctors in the CF and respiratory service.
To be involved in the process of instigating airway clearance, provision, teaching and management of any specialist respiratory equipment. The physiotherapists at Kings provide and manage the nebuliser service. The role therefore will include, drug response testing, and issuing nebuliser devices with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal, national and local guidelines.
To prioritise work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities using highly specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.
To provide specialist recommendations or second opinion of clinical management and expert advice to the MDT and to shared-care clinic staff at other hospitals, including peers and consultants, and external organisations.
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, and of the team, including management of clinical risk, knowledge of indications and precautions of chosen techniques in line with national and trust clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways where they exist.
To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatment programmes are progressing appropriately.
To develop new working practices and local guidelines and keep abreast of new techniques in relation to the management of the patients in this specialty particularly in line with any national guidance e.g. ACPCF Standards of Care, APCP National Standards of Care etc.
To lead on production of clinical guidelines and local policies ensuring they are evidence-based, implemented and audited.
To provide guidance and advice to other professions and bodies involved in the provision of cystic fibrosis and respiratory services, and to the patients and their families.
This post requires a flexible approach to working, and requires the post holder to be an active member of the weekend duty rotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Membership of appropriate special interest group, ACPCF
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge, understanding and experience in a broad range of paediatric respiratory conditions and problems (both acute and chronic)
- Specialist knowledge and experience of CF in paediatric patients
- Supervisory experience - staff and students
Desirable
- Undertaken evidence-based project work
- To have an understanding of NHS structure and current issues
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good assessment skills and varied respiratory techniques
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Exceptional team building and team working skills
- Strong presentation skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Membership of appropriate special interest group, ACPCF
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge, understanding and experience in a broad range of paediatric respiratory conditions and problems (both acute and chronic)
- Specialist knowledge and experience of CF in paediatric patients
- Supervisory experience - staff and students
Desirable
- Undertaken evidence-based project work
- To have an understanding of NHS structure and current issues
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good assessment skills and varied respiratory techniques
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Exceptional team building and team working skills
- Strong 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.
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
london
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
