About this role
Job summary
Band 5 Physiotherapists -Two positions:
1x Permanent 1x Fixed-term contract (1-year only) Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust provide a full range of acute services at Kingston Hospital, and short-stay rehabilitation at Teddington Memorial Hospital. We also provide community care in the London borough of Richmond, and we work in partnership withYour Healthcarewho provide community care in Kingston.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 enthusiastic Chartered Physiotherapists to join our dynamic team . The post holder will join the Band 5 rotations, between inpatients, outpatients and community with opportunities to work across 7-days during some rotations.
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. This role includes weekend respiratory and on-call duties.
Please note: this advert may close early in the event of high level of applicants.
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 and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust hasfour core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in the way they work.
Shaped by staff, patients and partners, our values are the guiding principles that together define who we are, what we do and what's most important to us.
These are:
Compassionate - We treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy
Inclusive - We are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution
Collaborative - We work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive
Inspiring - We strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving
Job description Job responsibilities
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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 acute and/or community Physiotherapy department in the UK NHS Completed placements at undergraduate level Working Knowledge of a broad range of conditions requiring Physiotherapy Experience working at Kingston Hospital
Desirable
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
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS Long Term plan aims incl. prevention, digital and community care
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)