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Junior Physiotherapist, Rotational

King's College Hospital, Orpington, Greater London

Junior Physiotherapist, Rotational

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King's College Hospital, Orpington, Greater London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 21 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6823cdd91c084d65877b42aa5348959c

Full Job Description

  • To ensure a high standard, efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients for whom he/she is responsible.
  • To assess and treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records.
  • To work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required.
  • To supervise physiotherapy assistants and may be involved in teaching MDT staff.
  • To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further theclinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.
  • Duties within each rotation are delegated by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for the area.
  • Staff may be required to work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service.
  • The post holder will be expected to work as part of a seven-day rota and extended hours during some of the rotations.

    We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist looking to start or progress their Physiotherapy career to join our dynamic team.
    • The post holder will rotate on a four-monthly basis between the clinical areas of: Critical Care, Respiratory, Acute Medicine, frailty, Neurology (including Stroke, neurosurgery step down) Orthopaedics (elective and trauma), surgery and Musculoskeletal Outpatients. The successful candidate will have good communication and interpersonal skills and will have wide ranging undergraduate student Physiotherapy experience.

    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.

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