Band 4 Physiotherapy Technician

To work as a member of the Orthopaedic and Surgical Team assisting the physiotherapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical duties. The post holder will assist with the rehabilitation of patients, progressing treatments in line with departmental protocols. The post holder will also undertake administrative duties to support the functioning of the department.

The specific clinical and administrative duties vary from area to area so the post requires a flexible working approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments and Bank holidays as part of the working rota.

Physiotherapy Assistants do not hold a professional qualification, and work only under the direction of qualified physiotherapists and require a period of induction and training, approximately three months, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks, To be responsible for the management of routine caseload of patients, with the support of senior staff. This will include the assessment, treatment and discharge planning

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.

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 Reachis 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.