Team Lead Physiotherapist

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Orpington Hospital Town Orpington Salary £51,883 - £58,544 pro rata, including high cost allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 14/07/:59

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 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 King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist - Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit (1b Neurorehabilitation Ward)

Permanent Contract Orpington Hospital, Kent

An exciting opportunity for a permanent position has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist to join the Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit (FCRU). Our 1b neurorehabilitation ward, providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients from across South East London and beyond.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a well-established, supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) committed to delivering high-quality neurorehabilitation. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise in neurological rehabilitation, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to leadership.

About You:

Significant senior experience in neurological rehabilitation.

Advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills.

Completion of relevant postgraduate neurology courses.

Familiarity with UKROC outcome measures and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

A proactive and flexible approach to leadership and service improvement.

What We Offer:

A dynamic and supportive MDT environment.

Access to flexible working policies.

If you are passionate about neurorehabilitation and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 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 Reach is 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

About the Role:

Lead and support a team comprising a full-time Band 7, two Band 6s, a Band 5, and Rehabilitation Assistants.

Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with complex neurological conditions in rehabilitation phase and be involved in complex discharge planning with the MDT.

Work closely with the part-time Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for Neurorehabilitation.

Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and MDT initiatives.

Participate in weekend working at the Princess Royal University Hospital.

Person specification Experience

• Wide-ranging post graduate clinical experience including respiratory, rehabilitation and musculo-skeletal conditions
• Specialist knowledge of Neurorehabilitation and understanding in a broad range of neurological conditions and problems; acute and rehabilitation settings
• Excellent assessment skills and varied rehabilitation techniques
• Has knowledge of NHS discharge planning and routes
• Experience and competence in therapy adjuncts e.g FES, splinting
• Experience leading a physiotherapy team

Education and Qualifications

• BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the HCPC
• Member of CSP
• MSc in related subject

Skills and Competencies

• Competent to take part in on call and weekend physiotherapy rota
• Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports in English and complete POM Records
• Able to work as a team leader showing commitment to that team
• Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary team and understand roles of MDT and own role within MDT

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