Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy Department at The London Clinic, based at our main site in London (W1G 6BW). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £56,743 - £68,121 per annum.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will responsible for providing specialist assessment, advice, and treatment to patients within the 13 bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Surgical wards supporting a range of specialities - colorectal, vascular, plastics, thoracic, gynaecology, urology, head & neck, neuroscience, oncology and orthopaedics. The patients may have highly complex respiratory-related disorders. You will be expected to work flexibly across all teams - Surgical, Oncology and Orthopaedics, primarily in the in-patient setting, and support the out of hours on call service. You will be supported and support others in furthering knowledge and skills according to the four pillars of practice - Clinical practice, Education, Leadership and management, Research and development.
About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties:
- Undertake specialist assessment of patients on ICU/Surgery who may have diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and respiratory assessment techniques to provide appropriate treatment and ongoing management.
- Utilise highly developed therapeutic handling skills to support rehabilitation of patients on ICU/Surgery.
- Participate in and assist with the organisation of the respiratory weekday and weekend work, and out of hours on-call rota, providing regular training sessions to in-patient staff and assisting with the completion of supporting documentation & competency records, as well as supporting with the emergency cover.
- Plan the effective daily management of caseloads of patients including responding to urgent referrals, unplanned admissions and, occasionally, unpredictable work patterns.
- Prioritise and balance professional activities, including deputising for the team lead, supervising staff and students, etc, in accordance with the departmental requirements, and assist others in achieving this objective.
Please see the attached supporting Job Description which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties:
- Undertake specialist assessment of patients on ICU/Surgery who may have diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and respiratory assessment techniques to provide appropriate treatment and ongoing management.
- Utilise highly developed therapeutic handling skills to support rehabilitation of patients on ICU/Surgery.
- Participate in and assist with the organisation of the respiratory weekday and weekend work, and out of hours on-call rota, providing regular training sessions to in-patient staff and assisting with the completion of supporting documentation & competency records, as well as supporting with the emergency cover.
- Plan the effective daily management of caseloads of patients including responding to urgent referrals, unplanned admissions and, occasionally, unpredictable work patterns.
- Prioritise and balance professional activities, including deputising for the team lead, supervising staff and students, etc, in accordance with the departmental requirements, and assist others in achieving this objective.
Please see the attached supporting Job Description which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- MCSP
- Membership of clinical interest group
- MSc of post grad study in related area
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working as a physiotherapist on ICU
- Proven experience with a broad spectrum of acute and chronic respiratory management
- Proven experience across a wide range of specialities at Band 5/6 level
- Experience of quality issues and audit
- Previous participation in on-call and weekend working
Desirable
- Experience gained within a public sector organisation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology
- In depth knowledge of a variety of rehabilitation needs and approaches
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Able to demonstrate high levels of communication skills to coach, mediate, negotiate, present and train
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Good use of IT skills
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Demonstrates a forward looking and proactive approach
- Work effectively within a team environment
- Use initiative
- To exercise influencing and negotiating skills
- To be personally and professionally responsible
- Physically fit for all aspects of the post
- Able to participate in on-call and weekend work
Desirable
- Confident presentation skills
- Supervisory skills and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- MCSP
- Membership of clinical interest group
- MSc of post grad study in related area
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working as a physiotherapist on ICU
- Proven experience with a broad spectrum of acute and chronic respiratory management
- Proven experience across a wide range of specialities at Band 5/6 level
- Experience of quality issues and audit
- Previous participation in on-call and weekend working
Desirable
- Experience gained within a public sector organisation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology
- In depth knowledge of a variety of rehabilitation needs and approaches
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Able to demonstrate high levels of communication skills to coach, mediate, negotiate, present and train
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Good use of IT skills
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Demonstrates a forward looking and proactive approach
- Work effectively within a team environment
- Use initiative
- To exercise influencing and negotiating skills
- To be personally and professionally responsible
- Physically fit for all aspects of the post
- Able to participate in on-call and weekend work
Desirable
- Confident presentation skills
- Supervisory skills 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).
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).
