Job summary
To be a Therapy clinical expert for King's College Hospital in outpatient assessment & treatment of patients with complex needs, in particular in the management of patients with Long Covid, using a biopsychosocial and goal-orientated framework- To undertake advanced assessment of people with Post-COVID Syndrome who present with complex multi-pathology resulting in physical, mental, and social health presentations. This may include using a range of assessment tools: o Comprehensive subjective history o Physical assessment screening e.g. sit to stand in one minute o Appropriate PROMS for e.g. fatigue, breathlessness and mood.
- To formulate, evaluate and reassess individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care.
Main duties of the job
1.0 CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONALPatient Care- To take overall responsibility for the efficient, effective and safe management of all patients referred to their teams.- To work at an advanced level in the field of Long Covid, by receiving referrals, undertaking full assessment and independently diagnosing and then planning individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately depending on the Therapist's diagnosis, using advanced clinical reasoning and a variety of evidence-based, expert skills.- To deliver or work towards extending own scope of practice within the field of Long Covid assessment & rehabilitation. To recognise boundaries of own extended scope of practice as it develops and to manage associated clinical risk at all times
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 have clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, including those with highly complex and diverse conditions- To prioritise work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities using expert knowledge to underpin decisions and request, in conjunction with medical colleagues and with appropriate training to request specialist investigations and act on the interpretation of the results.-To manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload, and ensure that clinical risk is effectively managed across the team.-To analyse and interpret clinical and non-clinical facts which may be conflicting, and to provide expert and second opinion to the MDT, 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 responsible for, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, including those with highly complex and diverse conditions- To prioritise work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities using expert knowledge to underpin decisions and request, in conjunction with medical colleagues and with appropriate training to request specialist investigations and act on the interpretation of the results.-To manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload, and ensure that clinical risk is effectively managed across the team.-To analyse and interpret clinical and non-clinical facts which may be conflicting, and to provide expert and second opinion to the MDT, 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 responsible for, 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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- To have a degree or other recognised qualification in physiotherapy
- NHS experience
- Significant post graduate experience working with respiratory patients
- Extended Scope Qualifications as required by the role
Desirable
- Member of relevant professional body
- Member of Related Clinical Interest Group
- Full Masters in Related Subject
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging post registration experience
- Extensive specialist experience in a relevant clinical field eg. respiratory, medicine, neurorehab; including acute and rehab
- Has understanding of NHS Structure and current issues including role of Therapist in the evolving health environment
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients in Primary Care
- Research experience including publication in recognised journal
- Management Training and Experience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- To have a degree or other recognised qualification in physiotherapy
- NHS experience
- Significant post graduate experience working with respiratory patients
- Extended Scope Qualifications as required by the role
Desirable
- Member of relevant professional body
- Member of Related Clinical Interest Group
- Full Masters in Related Subject
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging post registration experience
- Extensive specialist experience in a relevant clinical field eg. respiratory, medicine, neurorehab; including acute and rehab
- Has understanding of NHS Structure and current issues including role of Therapist in the evolving health environment
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients in Primary Care
- Research experience including publication in recognised journal
- Management Training and Experience
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).
