Inpatient Rotational Senior Physiotherapist

King's College Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in the UK seeks a Band 6 clinician to manage a clinical caseload in the inpatient teams. The role involves supervising junior staff and contributing to education programs. Candidates must have broad clinical experience and strong communication skills, with a flexible approach to working patterns across various sites. This position offers a chance to make a lasting difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Wide-ranging clinical experience is required.
• Experience in looking to develop leadership skills before specializing.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a seven-day rota.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload within inpatient multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supervise band 5 staff and support student education.
• Contribute to education programs and training.

Skills

good communication and interpersonal skills

passion for delivering high-quality patient-centered care

leadership skills

Job description

Role Overview

The post holder will independently manage a clinical caseload within the inpatient multi-disciplinary speciality teams. They will supervise and support band 5 members of staff. There is a strong emphasis on student education in all clinical teams and a variety of models, with support from senior clinical leads.

There is a well-established in service education programme, where you can build upon your clinical skills, and develop managerial skills with support from senior clinical leads. The post holder will also contribute to the in house training and development programme.

Attendance at post registration courses is also supported.

On‑call and Working PatternCandidates will be expected to and partake in our overnight emergency on-call rota, so previous experience of working on an on-call rota or working within respiratory / intensive care field is essential. You will also be expected to work as part of a seven day rota.

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.

Rotations

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable band 6 to join our inpatient band 6 rotations at the Princess Royal University Hospital and Orpington Hospital.

• Trauma and orthopaedics
• Elective orthopaedics
• Respiratory and ITU
• Stroke rehabilitation including assessment and management of patients on our hyperacute stroke unit
• Inpatient neurological rehabilitation on the Ontario rehab unit and Frank Cooksey rehabilitation unit
• Neurological outpatients
• Acute medicine and frailty

Qualifications

• wide ranging clinical experience
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• a passion for delivering high quality patient centred care
• Experience looking to develop leadership skills prior to specialising in a lead role

About the Trust

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.

Join Us

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.

Sustainability Commitment

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.