This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post will be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital, but requires a flexible approach as the post holder may be required to work at Orpington Hospital, depending on the needs of the service.

The post holder may also be required to be part of a rota'd seven day working pattern.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL

Patient Care:
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work 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.
To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual specialised treatment programmes for patients appropriately depending on the physiotherapist's diagnosis, using clinical reasoning and specialist skills.
To carry a designated clinical caseload including complex patients and prioritise that work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities using specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.
To use recognised outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatment programmes are progressing appropriately.
To provide individual patient equipment as required, such as, walking aids, splints and supports. To issue such equipment with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal, national and local guidelines
Advise, guide and teach junior staff and students in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.
To be responsible for the standard of physiotherapy carried out by physiotherapy assistants or technical instructors working with you.
When required, run group/class work.
The post holder will be expected to work on any of the Kings College Hospital sites as required and in any working pattern as required by the service e.g. 7 day working rota's, extended hours, on calls and weekend duty rota's, cover of statutory and public holidays.
Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Physiotherapy Manager.

Communication

To consult appropriately with senior specialist staff regarding patients with particular problems.
Provide patients, families and other carers with specialist advice or instruction to promote the understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure consistent patient management.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to improve understanding of the condition which will require the appropriate response to the patients' level of communication, facilitating the best possible communication outcome e.g. use of interpreters.
To be able to persuade and motivate patients through effective communication skills.
To provide and receive information from patients, carers and other professionals regarding a patient's condition and treatment progress. This may include the sharing and receiving of complex and/or sensitive information.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues, referring clinicians, other members of the multidisciplinary team and other appropriate persons or agencies involved in the provision of care to these groups of patients in the community and hospital settings to provide a co-ordinated service.
To attend case conferences and ward rounds to ensure that the physio-therapeutic management of patients is integrated into the individual patient treatment plan and that other members of the MDT know the progress of the patient.
Provide education using specialist knowledge to relevant patient groups.

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Information Management:

To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely patient notes and records in accordance with departmental policy and to ensure the safekeeping and confidentiality of these records.
To keep comprehensive records of activity in accordance with local and national requirements, using departmental software systems as required

Human Resources Management

To participate in the King's College Hospital Employee Performance Appraisal system and to fulfil its requirements, progressing to undertaking independent appraisals of junior staff.
To organise and monitor the day to day work of the physiotherapy assistants and porter where allocated.
To deputise for the Band 7 physiotherapist when appropriate and adapt to changing service demands.
To participate in the supervision and teaching of junior physiotherapy staff, students and assistants, progressing to independent supervision, management and competency assessment of a student.
To be an active team member by supporting other members, offering assistance, being flexible and approachable particularly during changing service demands and staffing levels.

Physical Resources:

To ensure that work areas are kept safe and tidy and to be responsible for regular inspection and reporting defects of equipment used and report to the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.

Service Development

Identify opportunities to improve the service, and to discuss them with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and take forward as personal project.
To demonstrate a knowledge of Clinical Governance and have an active role in clinical effectiveness and audit programmes in order to develop and improve services within the post-acute medical team.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

To provide teaching, guidance and advice when appropriate to nursing staff and other professionals involved with the post-holder's patient groups.
To undertake in-service and post-graduate training to improve patient care and for professional development.
Keep abreast of current development in physiotherapy generally and specifically in medicine, and incorporate into current practice and disseminate to other members of staff, following discussion with the Clinical Lead.
To contribute to the in-service training programmes for the physiotherapy staff, including teaching on it.
To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, using reflective practice and maintain a portfolio that indicates personal development.
To be involved in research and evaluation of practice as opportunities arise.
To participate in education programmes for schools, community groups and other visitors to King's College Hospital.
To prepare and present a research/audit or development project / in-depth study which contributes to service development, own personal knowledge and professional development, presenting the project to the department at least once annually.

GENERAL

To attend physiotherapy meetings and other meetings as required, taking on responsibility to support the functioning of the department
To take an active part in departmental meetings e.g. contribute to discussion, take on the role of Chair, contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures
To undertake Therapy Manual Handling training and comply with the guidelines
To undertake any other duties commensurate with grade as requested by the Physiotherapy Manager or Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
To be aware of own health and safety responsibilities including contributing to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by the hand washing policy and other policies related to barrier nursing.
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountability associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
This post requires a flexible approach to working and may require the post holder to work as part of a rota'd seven day working pattern as necessary.
Staff may be required to work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service. This includes both static and rotational posts.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree or other recognised qualification in physiotherapy
HCPC Registration
Evidence of up to date learning including reflective practice, post graduate courses and training received

Desirable criteria

Experience working in the NHS
Member of the CSP and specialist network

Experience

Essential criteria

Wide ranging post-graduate clinical experience, including neurology, rehabilitation and musculoskeletal conditions
Experience of managing a complex caseload ensuring treatment and discharge plans are continually reviewed and application of varied physiotherapy techniques
Experience of collaborative multi-disciplinary team working and knowledge of professional roles
Knowledge of the NHS structure and current issues
Knowledge and understanding in a broad range of medical conditions and problems

Desirable criteria

Undertaken project work or research experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

Ability to communicate concisely, logically and accurately in English verbally and written
Possess good organisational skills, demonstrating prioritisation, flexibility and adaptation to support others
Ability to assess, plan and progress treatment appropriately
Recognition of boundaries of own knowledge and skills
Competence in respiratory on-call working at weekends and overnight
Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others (patients, carers, students, professionals) adapting technique to situation and audience
Experience of delegation and working in a supervisory role
Experience supervising junior member of staff and students
Able to present information to small groups

Desirable criteria

Awareness of coping strategies and coaching techniques

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Band 6 Static Post-Acute Medicine (PDF, 528.3KB)
Static Band 6 Post-Acute Medicine (PDF, 528.3KB)
Princess Royal (PRUH) Site map (PDF, 1.4MB)
Candidate Brochure PRUH & SOUTH SITES Nursing (PDF, 182.0KB)
PRUH Candidate Brochure (PDF, 2.0MB)
Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 352.6KB)

Senior Physiotherapist

Senior Physiotherapist

Share this job now