Job summary
The dynamic Physiotherapy department at King's College Hospital is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the rotation of Band 6 physiotherapists specialising in respiratory care across inpatient and community settings.
The rotations are eight monthly and are in the following areas:
- Critical Care (organised over six separate units), each with its own speciality bias, including: Liver, Major Trauma and Neurosurgery
- Medicine and Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Rehab and Community Integrated Respiratory service, including admission avoidance and home care
Please note that interviews will be held face-to-face.
As part of this interview, you may be asked to complete a short 5-10 minute presentation.
Please note that interviews are face-to-face on-site.
Main duties of the job
King's College Hospital is a specialist tertiary referral centre for liver disease, neurosurgery, cardio-thoracics, cystic fibrosis, haematology and major trauma. The Trust has recently opened a new 60-bedded critical care unit, allowing the successful candidate a chance to work in an innovatively designed, state-of-the-art critical care unit.
The inpatient respiratory team is split into three teams, each with its own Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. The teams are Critical Care, Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis. The community services also have their own Clinical Leads, and there is a Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist in Respiratory Medicine.
There is a strong drive to participate in research at Kings, and the Respiratory team regularly submits posters and publications at national and international levels.Continuing professional development is encouraged through the appraisal system, and there is a well-established in-service education programme. Attendance at post-registration courses is supported, and there are comprehensive library and computer facilities on site.
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 five 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 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 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 can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure a high standard, efficient, and effective physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and intervention for all patients. To prioritise, assess, treat and manage own caseload of patients 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 and physiotherapy assistants within the respiratory teams. To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care. To participate in weekends and the on-call rota.
Applicants should have HCPC registration and be able to demonstrate postgraduate respiratory experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure a high standard, efficient, and effective physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and intervention for all patients. To prioritise, assess, treat and manage own caseload of patients 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 and physiotherapy assistants within the respiratory teams. To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care. To participate in weekends and the on-call rota.
Applicants should have HCPC registration and be able to demonstrate postgraduate respiratory experience.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Degree or other recognized qualification in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging post-graduate clinical experience, including neurology, rehab and musculoskeletal conditions
- Extended experience in respiratory including medical, surgical, HDU and ITU
- Evidence of relevant post graduate learning including reflective practice and courses attended e.g. CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Experience of handling critically ill patients
- Supervisory experience
- Research experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Familiar with resuscitation techniques
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Degree or other recognized qualification in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging post-graduate clinical experience, including neurology, rehab and musculoskeletal conditions
- Extended experience in respiratory including medical, surgical, HDU and ITU
- Evidence of relevant post graduate learning including reflective practice and courses attended e.g. CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Experience of handling critically ill patients
- Supervisory experience
- Research experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Familiar with resuscitation techniques
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).
