Job summary
The post holder will be employed by King's College Hospital (KCH) NHS Foundation Trust to work as part of the Acute Paediatric Therapy Team and Neonatal Therapy Team. They will provide a specialist neonatal physiotherapy service on the busy Level 3 Neonatal Unit at King's College Hospital, including provision to the Local Neonatal Unit at PRUH. The Neonatal Units provide specialist medical and surgical services to premature and sick newborn infants requiring intensive care, high dependency care, special care and neurodevelopmental follow-up.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will use highly specialist knowledge and skills to manage their own complex caseload autonomously and take a lead in respiratory care, neurodevelopmental care and early intervention on the Neonatal Units cross site.
This post provides clinical supervision to the Rotational Band 6 physiotherapist and will deputise for and support the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in their absence.
The post holder will be expected to represent the neonatal physiotherapy team and the wider neonatal and paediatric therapy team at relevant meetings, and will advise on service developments in line with policy development.
The post holder will be expected to take an active lead on the implementation of local clinical governance initiatives, evidence based practice (EBP) and clinical audit, as well as supporting the unit with developmental care and a family integrated approach to care.
The post requires a flexible approach to working and an ability to work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary therapy team and take part in the trust on call rota and the paediatric weekend rota
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
Please see the attached documentation for full details of the job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documentation for full details of the job description and person specification
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Post graduate training relevant to clinical area, as demonstrated by ongoing CPD, reflective practice, evidence-based projects.
Desirable
- To have undertaken one or more post graduate qualifications specific to neonatal care eg. Prechtl General Movement Assessment, LAPI, Bayley III, FINE 1
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate experience in neonatal physiotherapy
- Wide ranging post graduate experience in general paediatrics (including Acute Respiratory/PICU, Neurology, Community, MSK and Rehab)
- Specialist knowledge of a broad range of paediatric neonatal conditions and problems including neurology, respiratory management, orthopaedic and early intervention for high risk and preterm infants.
- Experience of /competent to take part in an on call and weekend physiotherapy rota
- Knowledge and application of paediatric and neonatal neurodevelopmental standardised assessments and outcome measures
- Experience of working in the NHS and understands structure and current issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the APCP good practice document and NICE guidelines for both inpatient and follow up care of Neonates
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Specialist skills treating a broad range of paediatric neonatal conditions and problems including neurology, respiratory management, orthopaedic and early intervention for high risk and preterm infants.
- Able to teach and pass skills to others
- Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary team and understand roles of MDT and own role within MDT
Other
Essential
- Able to work effectively in busy and stressful environment coping with frequent periods of interruption, remaining approachable and supportive
- Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports in English and to record all physiotherapy interventions according to trust policy
- Demonstrates leadership attributes and motivational skills
- Able to organize own workload, and that of junior staff, using prioritisation and delegation skills to support workers
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Post graduate training relevant to clinical area, as demonstrated by ongoing CPD, reflective practice, evidence-based projects.
Desirable
- To have undertaken one or more post graduate qualifications specific to neonatal care eg. Prechtl General Movement Assessment, LAPI, Bayley III, FINE 1
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate experience in neonatal physiotherapy
- Wide ranging post graduate experience in general paediatrics (including Acute Respiratory/PICU, Neurology, Community, MSK and Rehab)
- Specialist knowledge of a broad range of paediatric neonatal conditions and problems including neurology, respiratory management, orthopaedic and early intervention for high risk and preterm infants.
- Experience of /competent to take part in an on call and weekend physiotherapy rota
- Knowledge and application of paediatric and neonatal neurodevelopmental standardised assessments and outcome measures
- Experience of working in the NHS and understands structure and current issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the APCP good practice document and NICE guidelines for both inpatient and follow up care of Neonates
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Specialist skills treating a broad range of paediatric neonatal conditions and problems including neurology, respiratory management, orthopaedic and early intervention for high risk and preterm infants.
- Able to teach and pass skills to others
- Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary team and understand roles of MDT and own role within MDT
Other
Essential
- Able to work effectively in busy and stressful environment coping with frequent periods of interruption, remaining approachable and supportive
- Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports in English and to record all physiotherapy interventions according to trust policy
- Demonstrates leadership attributes and motivational skills
- Able to organize own workload, and that of junior staff, using prioritisation and delegation skills to support workers
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
Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital
London / Bromley
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
