Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Frailty team. The post holder will have good acute and community experience in a variety of acute medical presentations and pathologies, and patients presenting with frailty syndrome. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to assess and discharge patients in a timely and appropriate manner with involvement and referrals to our community services. This role also includes future opportunities to work in community settings across the Frailty pathway.
We are a very friendly, supportive team who are keen to recruit a physiotherapist who is keen to keep a varied caseload at band 6 level and who are looking to further expand their knowledge and skills. We actively encourage in-service training and recognise the value of supervision and appraisal.
Main duties of the job
At the discretion of management and service needs, there is an opportunity for this post to be either static within Frailty Team or rotational between Frailty Team and Care of the Elderly Inpatient wards. This will be discussed with candidates at interview.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. Please note, in addition, this role also includes future opportunities to work in community settings across the Frailty pathway. At the discretion of management and service needs, there is also an opportunity for this post to be either static within Frailty Team or rotational between Frailty Team and Care of the Elderly Inpatient wards. This will be discussed with candidates at interview.
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.
We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. Please note, in addition, this role also includes future opportunities to work in community settings across the Frailty pathway. At the discretion of management and service needs, there is also an opportunity for this post to be either static within Frailty Team or rotational between Frailty Team and Care of the Elderly Inpatient wards. This will be discussed with candidates at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. Please note, in addition, this role also includes future opportunities to work in community settings across the Frailty pathway. At the discretion of management and service needs, there is also an opportunity for this post to be either static within Frailty Team or rotational between Frailty Team and Care of the Elderly Inpatient wards. This will be discussed with candidates at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of CSP or other clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a Junior Physiotherapist (rotations in medical, respiratory, surgery, ortho, elderly care)
- Working knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions including frailty syndromes
- Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision and/or education
Desirable
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Experience of working in A&E, ED, AAU, CDU
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess frail older people
- Able to present information, written or orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to work as a team member
- Able to communicate, educate, motivate and negotiate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers
Desirable
- Up to date with current professional practice and research
- Awareness and/or experience of assessing basic ADL function, care and equipment needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of CSP or other clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a Junior Physiotherapist (rotations in medical, respiratory, surgery, ortho, elderly care)
- Working knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions including frailty syndromes
- Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision and/or education
Desirable
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Experience of working in A&E, ED, AAU, CDU
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess frail older people
- Able to present information, written or orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to work as a team member
- Able to communicate, educate, motivate and negotiate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers
Desirable
- Up to date with current professional practice and research
- Awareness and/or experience of assessing basic ADL function, care and equipment needs
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
