Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team at King's.
The successful candidate will have experience in leadership and service development and be able to support the existing team in effectively managing the clinical demands while providing a high quality service.
The postholder will be a physiotherapy clinical expert in the management of paediatric inpatients, with a specialised clinical skill set in either acute Respiratory or acute Neurology conditions. They will provide leadership for the inpatient team of paediatric physiotherapists who collectively cover the full range of specialities.
The Variety Children's Hospital at King's has a PICU/HDU; is a specialist centre for neurosurgery; CF & hepatology services; has neuro-rehabilitation beds; a paediatric trauma centre and one of the largest POSCU's (Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit) in the South-East of England.
Fixed Term Contract and Secondment requests may also be considered.
Main duties of the job
- To be a physiotherapy clinical expert in the management of paediatric acute inpatients with appropriate highly specialist skills.
- To provide supervision and clinical support to the inpatient paediatric physiotherapy team to meet individual and service needs.
- To be responsible for clinical leadership and service development within the paediatric physiotherapy services and shape these services appropriately to respond to growing & changing clinical landscapes and the development of more advanced care options
- To use expert physiotherapy knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide highly specialist support and advice to the paediatric physiotherapy & wider MDT team and to manage own caseload of patients with highly complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
- To work with the paediatric physiotherapy team to ensure a high quality, effective and efficient service to paediatric patients.
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 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 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
This clinical lead role will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure an excellent standard of physiotherapy is delivered to acute paediatric patients at King's College Hospital. The post holder will supervise the paediatric physiotherapy staff, hold an inpatient clinical caseload, oversee and as required deliver outpatient clinics.
They will be responsible for ongoing teaching and development to the therapy and MDT and assist in development of the wider MDT as part of the Children's Therapy team.
For further information please see the job description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This clinical lead role will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure an excellent standard of physiotherapy is delivered to acute paediatric patients at King's College Hospital. The post holder will supervise the paediatric physiotherapy staff, hold an inpatient clinical caseload, oversee and as required deliver outpatient clinics.
They will be responsible for ongoing teaching and development to the therapy and MDT and assist in development of the wider MDT as part of the Children's Therapy team.
For further information please see the job description document.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- To have a degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
- Working at a Masters level, as demonstrated by ongoing CPD (including M level), evidence-based project work, external post graduate lecturing
- HCPC Registered
- Postgraduate training and experience in the clinical specialities of paediatrics and/or infants
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- MSc in a clinically relevant or related area
- Management / Leadership Training
- Member of relevant clinical network or interest group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate paediatric experience including some or all of: paediatric acute respiratory, PICU, NIV & Long Term Ventilation, post-surgical, neurodevelopment, neurology, NIV, Major Trauma, musculoskeletal and orthopaedics
- Specialist experience in the management of either acute respiratory paediatrics including PICU; or acute neurology & rehabilitation of paediatric patients
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of treatment modalities and approaches to the management of both acute and chronic conditions associated with the specialties & the impact of these on childhood development
- Specialist experience in early intervention
- Robust knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance and its implications for own practice and the physiotherapy service
Desirable
- Experience of participating in or leading research
- Management / Leadership training and experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Competent to manage physiotherapy needs of acute paediatric patients
- Understanding of specific risks and complexities surrounding respiratory physiotherapy service provision in paediatrics
- Competent to implement rehabilitation and developmental care strategies
- Trained & competent in acute paediatric specific assessments, treatments and outcome measures for a range of conditions
- Skilled in risk identification and management including MDT liaison and decision making, policy and escalation processes
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development at a post graduate level e.g. up to date CPD portfolio, reflective practice and training received
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- To have a degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
- Working at a Masters level, as demonstrated by ongoing CPD (including M level), evidence-based project work, external post graduate lecturing
- HCPC Registered
- Postgraduate training and experience in the clinical specialities of paediatrics and/or infants
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- MSc in a clinically relevant or related area
- Management / Leadership Training
- Member of relevant clinical network or interest group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate paediatric experience including some or all of: paediatric acute respiratory, PICU, NIV & Long Term Ventilation, post-surgical, neurodevelopment, neurology, NIV, Major Trauma, musculoskeletal and orthopaedics
- Specialist experience in the management of either acute respiratory paediatrics including PICU; or acute neurology & rehabilitation of paediatric patients
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of treatment modalities and approaches to the management of both acute and chronic conditions associated with the specialties & the impact of these on childhood development
- Specialist experience in early intervention
- Robust knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance and its implications for own practice and the physiotherapy service
Desirable
- Experience of participating in or leading research
- Management / Leadership training and experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Competent to manage physiotherapy needs of acute paediatric patients
- Understanding of specific risks and complexities surrounding respiratory physiotherapy service provision in paediatrics
- Competent to implement rehabilitation and developmental care strategies
- Trained & competent in acute paediatric specific assessments, treatments and outcome measures for a range of conditions
- Skilled in risk identification and management including MDT liaison and decision making, policy and escalation processes
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development at a post graduate level e.g. up to date CPD portfolio, reflective practice and training received
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
