Kingu2019s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKu2019s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of cu00a31 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 13,500 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from Kingu2019s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley. Job overview The dynamic Physiotherapy department at Kings College Hospital is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the rotation of Band 6 physiotherapists specialising in respiratory care across inpatient and community settings. The rotations are 9 monthly and are in the following areas: Critical Care (organized over 6 separate units) each with its own specialty bias including, Liver, Major Trauma and Neurosurgery Medicine and Non-Invasive Ventilation Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Rehab and Community Integrated Respiratory service including admission avoidance and home car Please note interviews will be held face to face.u00a0 As part of this interview you may be asked to complete a short 5-10 minute presentation.u00a0 Please note that Interviews are face to face on site. Main duties of the job Kings College Hospital is a specialist tertiary referral centre for liver disease, neurosurgery, cardio-thoracics, cystic fibrosis, haematology and major trauma. The Trust has recently opened the first phase of a new 60 bedded critical care unit allowing the successful candidate a chance to work in an innovatively designed, state of the art critical care unit. The in-patient respiratory team is split into 3 teams, each with their own Clinical Leads Physiotherapists. The teams are Critical Care, Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis. The community services also have their own Clinical Leads and there is a Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist in Respiratory medicine. There is a strong drive to participate in research at Kings and the Respiratory team regularly submit posters and publications at national and international level. Continuing professional development is encouraged through the appraisal system and there is a well-established in-service education programme. Attendance at post registration courses is supported and there are comprehensive library and computer facilities on site. Working for our organisation Kingu2019s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKu2019s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of cu00a31 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from Kingu2019s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley. Kingu2019s 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. Everyoneu2019s 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 Trustu2019s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachu00a0is 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 can take Team Kingu2019s to another level. Detailed and main responsibilities To ensure a high standard, efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients. u00a0u00a0To prioritise, assess, treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records.u00a0 To work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required.u00a0 To teach and develop junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants within the respiratory teams. To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.u00a0 To take part in weekends and the on call rota. Applicants should have HCPC registration and be able to demonstrate post graduate respiratory experience. Person specification Education & Qualification Essential criteria Degree or other recognized qualification in physiotherapy HCPC registration Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria Wide ranging post-graduate clinical experience, including neurology, rehab and musculoskeletal conditions Extended experience in respiratory including medical, surgical, HDU and ITU Evidence of relevant post graduate learning including reflective practice and courses attended e.g. CPD portfolio Desirable criteria Experience of handling critically ill patients Supervisory experience Research experience Skills and Competencies Essential criteria Extended experience in respiratory including medical, surgical, HDU and ITU Familiar with resuscitation techniques Desirable criteria Experience of handling critically ill patients IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert Please provide email addresses for referees where possible Click here to see the range of benefits we offer Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trustu2019s criminal records checking policy All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptly Equality and Diversity Information King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre Website King's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. u00a0 Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.