Job summary
The Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6) will provide high-standard physiotherapy services in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation to outpatients at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The role includes clinical, educational, and service development responsibilities, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care. The post holder will also contribute to team management, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives.
This post would suit a Band 5 physiotherapist wishing to gain specific experience at a more senior level or an established Band 6 wishing to consolidate and develop their knowledge and skills in rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
Independently assess and manage patients, including those with complex needs, using evidence-based practices to develop and implement personalized care plans.Coordinate multidisciplinary interventions, advising patients, carers, and healthcare staff.Ensure accurate patient record-keeping and manage risks associated with patient care.Evaluate and adjust practices to meet quality standards, participate in service improvement initiatives, implementing policy changes aimed at enhancing patient care. Supervise and coordinate daily activities of junior staff, students, and support staff.Contribute to in-service training programs and conduct appraisals, and competency assessments to ensure professional development.Organize caseloads, patient groups, and timetables for efficient delivery of care. Effectively manage interruptions and adapt to unpredictable work patterns, ensuring continuous service delivery.Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly to patients, families, and colleagues, including the use of interpreters when necessary.Provide education and training to patients, carers, and MDT to enhance understanding and improve care outcomes.Stay informed about national and local standards, ensuring best practices are followed.Adhere to policies regarding infection control, risk management, and manual handling.Ensure a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff, promoting health and safety at all times.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work
- To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, and using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice, to determine appropriate care plan utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options
- To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions including those with a complex presentation, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists
- To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive rehab plans.
- To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; advises and educates patient/carers/relatives/other health professionals
- To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress and discharge reports to medical referrers as required by rotation
- To manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times
- To participate in on-call and emergency duties as lone practitioner within the Trust
- To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual handling techniques and therapeutic handling
- To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients
- To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work
- To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, and using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice, to determine appropriate care plan utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options
- To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions including those with a complex presentation, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists
- To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive rehab plans.
- To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; advises and educates patient/carers/relatives/other health professionals
- To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress and discharge reports to medical referrers as required by rotation
- To manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times
- To participate in on-call and emergency duties as lone practitioner within the Trust
- To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual handling techniques and therapeutic handling
- To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients
- To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic rehabilitation preferably in Cardiovascular rehabilitation
- Experience of working as member of a physiotherapy team and of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in delivering Group exercise and education sessions.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level.
- Experience of teaching on Inservice programmes and to the MDT or other relevant forums
- Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Students
- Knowledge/experience of the research process
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic rehabilitation preferably in Cardiovascular rehabilitation
- Experience of working as member of a physiotherapy team and of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in delivering Group exercise and education sessions.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level.
- Experience of teaching on Inservice programmes and to the MDT or other relevant forums
- Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Students
- Knowledge/experience of the research process
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).
