Band 6 Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Job Summary

To ensure efficient and effective physiotherapy intervention for own caseload of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, either inpatients or outpatients depending on the rotation. To assess, treat and manage own caseload 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 teach and develop junior physiotherapists, students and assistants. To provide physiotherapy sessions across MSK Outpatients and Virtual Fracture clinic. To be involved in an evidence-based project to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.

This post is currently based in MSK outpatients, with a day in Virtual Fracture Clinic

Main duties of the job

To receive referrals and independently assess and treat own caseload of patients, ensuring evaluation and progression of treatment programmes to a high standard, and in line with National and Trust clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways where they exist
To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound specialist knowledge of current practice, evidence based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
To have specialist knowledge of a range of treatment skills including manual physiotherapy techniques, electrotherapy, exercise and patient education
To communicate effectively with patients and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes
To develop and maintain close working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To provide advice teaching and training to other members of the MDT as appropriate, both internal and external to the Trust

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 around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

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.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis 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 can take Team King's to another level

Date posted

22 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year per annum inclusive of HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-7542

Job locations

Beckenham Beacon

379 Croydon Road

Beckenham

BR3 3QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description and person specification.

To work as an autonomous practitioner within the musculoskeletal outpatient department and virtual fracture clinic

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description and person specification.

To work as an autonomous practitioner within the musculoskeletal outpatient department and virtual fracture clinic

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

HCPC registered
Suitable MSK experience
NHS experience

Desirable

Orthopaedic experience
Previous experience at Band 6 level
Previous experience supervising junior staff / students

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

HCPC registered
Suitable MSK experience
NHS experience

Desirable

Orthopaedic experience
Previous experience at Band 6 level
Previous experience supervising junior staff / students

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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