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Specialist Orthoptist, Kingston upon Thames
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Client:
Kingston Hospital
Location:
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, and run outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ nearly 5000 staff supporting over 350,000 people with diagnostic and treatment services and are known for healthcare innovations, especially in patient-focused care, day surgery, and maternity services.
The South West London Collaborative Bank
Kingston Hospital is part of the local South West London Collaborative, offering competitive bank rates across three NHS trusts: St Georges, Kingston Hospital, and Epsom & St Helier. Our Smart App booking system facilitates flexible working!
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust invests in staff wellbeing, career development, and provides pastoral support, physiotherapy, occupational health, counselling, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Recognitions include awards for staff retention and wellbeing from 2018 to 2023.
Trust Values
We value caring, safety, responsibility, mutual respect, and inspiration—behaviours we seek in our staff.
Job overview
We are offering a Band 8a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist post in Respiratory. We seek an experienced, innovative physiotherapist to support complex respiratory patients across inpatient wards, including ICU, Paediatrics, Surgery, Medicine, and Geriatrics.
For further details or informal visit:
* Lead clinical assessment and treatment of complex respiratory patients, including ICU and paediatrics.
* Manage a clinical caseload independently with expert reasoning.
* Ensure effective physical rehabilitation as part of critical care pathways.
* Identify audit and research opportunities to improve services.
Working for our organisation
Kingston Hospital is an Outstanding-rated CQC Trust with a strong culture aligned with our values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document for detailed role and requirements. Refer to the job description and person specification in your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registration
Experience
* Band 7 or above respiratory experience
* Knowledge of respiratory conditions and treatments
* Expertise in tracheostomy management
* Supervision and clinical development experience
* Clinical governance experience
* Experience presenting to MDT
Knowledge
* Research experience in respiratory field
Skills
* Clinical leadership and relevant course attendance
* Exceptional teamwork skills
Your application: Ensure your supporting statement reflects the job description and person specification, as applications are scored accordingly.
References: Provide 3 years of employment/education history with professional email addresses. Non-professional emails may delay pre-employment checks.
Closing date: We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email/SMS. Regularly check your registered email.
DBS: If working with children or vulnerable adults, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. All staff are responsible for safeguarding.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Must have UK professional registration. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and DBS check.
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