Job summary

To provide highly specialist physiotherapy intervention for own caseload of Orthopaedic patients, including Trauma, Major Trauma, Fractured Neck of Femur, Plastics, Amputees and Elective. To assess, treat and manage own caseload using highly specialist knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records.

To undertake a team leader role, alongside the Clinical Lead Physiotherapists in developing, managing, planning and delivering the physiotherapy service for orthopaedic patients, including specialist units such as major trauma unit.

To deputise for the Clinical Lead Physiotherapists in her/his absence. To supervise, teach and develop less experienced physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and student physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the efficient, effective and safe management of patients referred to a designated area of the physiotherapy inpatient orthopaedic service
• To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual, specialized, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately depending on the physiotherapist's diagnosis, using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialist skills such as posture and seating management, complex discharge planning, falls management, dementia and delirium management
• To carry a significant clinical Orthopaedic caseload including highly complex and diverse patient groups such as those with multi-factorial pathologies and social needs.
• To have an active role in effective team working in the physiotherapy department, leading, assisting and supporting other team members

About us

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.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 responsibilities

• To be able to prioritise that work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities, using highly specialist knowledge to underpin decisions
• To attend weekly MDT meetings to discuss rehab needs for Trauma and Orthopaedic cohort and their discharge plans
• To advise, guide and teach less experienced physiotherapists, assistants and students within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in the assessment and management of the Othopaedics patient other aspects of clinical care, including record keeping
• This post requires a flexible approach to working, and requires the post holder to be an active member of the weekend duty orthopaedic rota
• To be responsible for the standard of physiotherapy carried out by a designated physiotherapy team within trauma /orthopaedics, including students and assistants
• To work with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapists to ensure that the capacity in trauma/orthopaedics is used to its best effect in line with best practice
• To contribute to the physiotherapy inservice training programme for staff and students, facilitating learning and providing teaching sessions for seniors, juniors, assistants and students.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered
• To have a degree in physiotherapy
• To be working at masters level- demonstrated by CPD, evidence based work and external post graduate lecturing

Desirable

• Membership related to clinical interest group

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and understanding in a broad range of conditions and problems associated with Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Able to effectively prioritise workload of self and others
• Specialist post graduate experience in a senior role in trauma inpatient orthopaedics
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implications for the physiotherapy service
• Experience of working in busy environments and periods of interruptions during the day

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to assess plan and progress treatments appropriately
• Able to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal settings
• Excellent teamworking skills
• IT skills, including keyboard and word processing skills
• Able to problem solve including under pressure

Additional information

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, Brixton, SE79RS

Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Charlotte Harris, [contact hidden]