Junior Rotational Physiotherapist
Job summary
Eight Month Fixed Term Contract to cover internal secondment 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.
Continuing professional development is encouraged through the appraisal system and there is a well-established in-service education programme. The post holder will be expected to join and partake in our overnight emergency on call rota and weekend working rotas at the Princess Royal University Hospital.
Please note that this post is for rotations at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital and Beckenham Beacon Hospital and the post holder will not rotate to the Denmark Hill site.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care ; creating a great place to work ; leading pioneering research, innovation and education ; building strong and successful partnerships ; providing timely and efficient care ; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability . We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
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.
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work in the allocated placements as rostered. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care To carry a designated clinical caseload and prioritise that work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities.
To ensure that evaluation and progression of treatment programmes in line with National and Trust clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways To receive referrals and independently undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme, and develop discharge plans To have knowledge of a wide range of physiotherapy techniques, and be able to select techniques which are appropriate to the needs of the patient To manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload; to have up to date knowledge of indications, contraindications and precautions To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively To consult when necessary with appropriate senior specialist staff regarding patients with particular problems.
Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences and ward rounds as required by the rotation To advise, guide and teach physiotherapy assistants in the assessment and management of patients The post requires the post holder to undertake weekend and extended hours commitments as required.
To participate in the on call and weekend rotas, once level of competency has been approved Communication and Representation To communicate effectively with patients and carers To respond appropriately to the patients level of communication and understanding, facilitating the best possible communication outcomes To advise and educate patients/relatives/carers as required.
To establish and maintain close working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team To consult when necessary with senior staff regarding particular problems To undertake delegated duties and to assist with the other physiotherapy staff in the maintenance and smooth running of the physiotherapy department.
To keep comprehensive statistical records of activity in accordance with local and national requirements.
To ensure the safekeeping and confidentiality of patient information To comply with the use of Trust and departmental computerised systems for data collection, patient records and patient treatments, such as EPR and PIMS Human Resources Management Attend any regular supervision sessions with the line manager as required by the rotation Training, education and research To undertake in-service and post graduate education To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practise through CPD activity
Person Specification
Education and
Qualifications · Essential
BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered
Desirable
MCSP
Knowledge and Experience · Essential
Wide ranging student experience, including experience in respiratory, musculoskeletal and neuro rehab assessment and treatments IT skills, including keyboard and word processing skills
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS structure Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications for the physiotherapy service Skills and Competencies
Essential
Demonstrate patient centred approach in clinical work Able to use own judgement to establish appropriate physiotherapy management programmes for patients in a range of clinical areas Able to manage a caseload efficiently Able to keep logical and accurate patient records
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
