Fixed-term Band 5 Physiotherapist (6-months)

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an acute general hospital serving South West London and Surrey. We have a superb reputation for innovation in the field of healthcare and have been awarded an outstanding rating from CQC for caring and leadership.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chartered Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team . The post holder will undertake work within our inpatient physiotherapy teams as a Band 5 Physiotherapist assisting flow through the acute Trust.

We are a very friendly, supportive team who encourage newly qualified physios or band 5 applicants who are looking to further expand their knowledge and skills. We actively encourage in-service training and recognise the value of supervision and appraisal.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until the end of March 2025 and is non-rotational. Individuals would not be on the weekend respiratory or on call rota. Applicants must be able to start asap.

***Due to the large volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close early***

For an informal discussion please contact Anna Melvin (anna.melvin@nhs.net) or Jacqui Holmes (Jacqui.holmes4@nhs.net)

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES:

Clinical

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients such as those with presentations of medical and respiratory pathologies, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, paediatric patients, amputees, head injuries and stroke patients.

Formulate and deliver a Physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options. Using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills

Assess patient understanding of treatment, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment

Evaluate patient progress, re-asses and alter treatment programmes as appropriate

Represent Physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service and integrate Physiotherapy treatment in to the treatment programme. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement of discharge planning.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

Caring- Design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants.

Safe- Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first

Responsible- All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation

Value Each Other- Value each other's contribution

Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
• State registration with Health Professional Council

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) or special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Physiotherapy department in the UK NHS
• Completed placements at undergraduate level
• Working Knowledge of a broad range of conditions requiring Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Experience of working in ICT or Community based Physiotherapy teams
• Experience of treating acute respiratory patients

Skills

Essential

• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work as team member
• Ability communicate, educate, motivate and negotiate effectively with staff,patients and carers

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a basic concept of acute discharge planning
• Knowledge of the pressures on the current NHS and discharge

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

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