Job summary
We are offering the opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist to join our team as a junior physiotherapist. We are not able to offer informal visits ahead of the interviews for this post. This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Any applications received after this will not be accepted.
Please note the maximum word limit for the supporting statement is 1000 words. Anything over this will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview on 03/04/2023 (This is subject to change). We are unable to offer alternative dates.
Main duties of the job
This is a rotational post, offering the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of clinical areas within a supportive environment.
Rotations include: Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Inpatient Orthopaedics, Acute Medical Unit / Elderly Rehabilitation, Respiratory including Critical Care, Acute and Rehab Neurology and Paediatrics. These rotations span across sites at Denmark Hill, Tessa Jowel, and SLAM.
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 more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. 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.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential criteria for this post include:
- Wide ranging student experience, including experience in respiratory, musculoskeletal and neuro rehab assessment and treatments
- Candidates must have completed their physiotherapy qualification
- HCPC must be either pending or registered (if pending please state date of completion in supporting statement).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential criteria for this post include:
- Wide ranging student experience, including experience in respiratory, musculoskeletal and neuro rehab assessment and treatments
- Candidates must have completed their physiotherapy qualification
- HCPC must be either pending or registered (if pending please state date of completion in supporting statement).
Person Specification
Wide-ranging NHS experience
Essential
- Wide range of placements/ areas of work
Desirable
- Other relevant experience
Communication
Essential
- Wide range communication styles
Desirable
- Other relevant experience
Written and verbal reports
Essential
- Appropriate experience of clinical documentation
Desirable
- Other forms of report writing and handovers
Patient-centred approach
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of patients centred care
Desirable
- Evidence of use in clinical practice
Multi-disciplinary Team
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of MDT working
Desirable
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Good time-management skills and caseload management
Desirable
Transferable skills
Essential
Desirable
- Any other relevant experience
Person Specification
Wide-ranging NHS experience
Essential
- Wide range of placements/ areas of work
Desirable
- Other relevant experience
Communication
Essential
- Wide range communication styles
Desirable
- Other relevant experience
Written and verbal reports
Essential
- Appropriate experience of clinical documentation
Desirable
- Other forms of report writing and handovers
Patient-centred approach
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of patients centred care
Desirable
- Evidence of use in clinical practice
Multi-disciplinary Team
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of MDT working
Desirable
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Good time-management skills and caseload management
Desirable
Transferable skills
Essential
Desirable
- Any other relevant 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) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
