Band 6 Physiotherapist Respiratory (Rotational)

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic Band 6 Chartered physiotherapists to join our dynamic team. The post holder will join our Band 6 Respiratory rotation, which includes Intensive Care & Paediatrics, Surgery, Acute Medicine (Acute Respiratory and Acute Assessment Unit), and AIR Team (NIV and Long-term conditions). Individuals need a good experience in a variety of acute medical, respiratory and surgical pathologies and conditions.

We are a very friendly, supportive team who are keen to recruit a physiotherapist who is keen to keep a varied caseload at Band 6 level and who are looking to further expand their knowledge and skills. We actively encourage in-service training and recognise the value of supervision and appraisal.

The successful candidate will participate in weekend and on-call Respiratory duties.

For an informal discussion and/or visit please contact Anna Melvin, Physiotherapy Operational Lead, anna.melvin@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard, efficient, cost effective, evidence based physiotherapy service to patients admitted across acute medicine, surgery, intensive care unit and the NIV service at Kingston Hospital, to develop the service and to support the team leads.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa. pro rata Inclusive of Outer London HCAS (15%)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-6245499-AHP-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of a broad range of complex medical and surgical conditions
  • Knowledge of research

Education, Experience, Skills

Essential

  • BSc in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Band 5 experience as a physiotherapist including rotations in orthopaedics, neurology, MSk and respiratory.
  • Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
  • Experience of working in the acute NHS environment
  • 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

Desirable

  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
  • Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
  • Participation in respiratory on call/weekend physiotherapy service
  • Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of a broad range of complex medical and surgical conditions
  • Knowledge of research

Education, Experience, Skills

Essential

  • BSc in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Band 5 experience as a physiotherapist including rotations in orthopaedics, neurology, MSk and respiratory.
  • Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
  • Experience of working in the acute NHS environment
  • 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

Desirable

  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
  • Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
  • Participation in respiratory on call/weekend physiotherapy service
  • Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

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).

Additional information

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 Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Physiotherapy Operational Lead

Anna Melvin

anna.melvin@nhs.net

02085477711

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa. pro rata Inclusive of Outer London HCAS (15%)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-6245499-AHP-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


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