Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist to join our team as a junior physiotherapist.
Please note: This advert will close once sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
This Band 5 rotational post offers experience across a wide range of specialties within a supportive team. Rotations include MSK outpatients, orthopaedics, acute medicine, elderly care, respiratory (critical care and cystic fibrosis), specialist medicine, neurosurgery, stroke, neurorehab, haematology and paediatrics. Rotations take place across Denmark Hill, Frank Cooksey (Orpington), Tessa Jowell Health Centre (East Dulwich) and Coldharbour Works.
Shortlisted applicants will attend a face-to-face assessment day on Tuesday 17 February 2026 (subject to change). Alternative dates are not available. The assessment includes a written test, group communication exercise and interview.
HCPC registration must be confirmed or pending; if pending, include your expected completion date in your supporting statement.
Informal visits cannot be offered. The advert will close once sufficient applications are received, and late applications will not be considered.
About us
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
This is a rotational post, offering the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of clinical areas within a large London teaching hospital.
Rotations include; Musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, acute medicine, elderly care, respiratory (critical care), respiratory (cystic fibrosis), specialist medicine, neuro-surgery, stroke, haematology and Paediatrics.
These rotations span across sites at Denmark Hill, Frank Cooksey (Orpington), Tessa Jowell Healthcare Centre (East Dulwich) and Coldharbour Works (Loughborough Junction).
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a high standard of efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients. To assess and treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records. To work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required. To supervise physiotherapy assistants and may be involved in teaching MDT staff. To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a rotational post, offering the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of clinical areas within a large London teaching hospital.
Rotations include; Musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, acute medicine, elderly care, respiratory (critical care), respiratory (cystic fibrosis), specialist medicine, neuro-surgery, stroke, haematology and Paediatrics.
These rotations span across sites at Denmark Hill, Frank Cooksey (Orpington), Tessa Jowell Healthcare Centre (East Dulwich) and Coldharbour Works (Loughborough Junction).
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a high standard of efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients. To assess and treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records. To work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required. To supervise physiotherapy assistants and may be involved in teaching MDT staff. To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for further details.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- To have a degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging student experience in a variety of clinical settings
Desirable
- Wide ranging NHS experience
- Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications for the physiotherapy service
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Understands roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team, and own role within the team
- Able to demonstrate good examples of patient centred care
- Able to show good time management skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- To have a degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging student experience in a variety of clinical settings
Desirable
- Wide ranging NHS experience
- Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications for the physiotherapy service
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Understands roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team, and own role within the team
- Able to demonstrate good examples of patient centred care
- Able to show good time management 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)
