Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist to join our team as a Junior Rotational Physiotherapist. This is a rotational post, offering the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of clinical areas within a supportive environment. Main duties of the job Rotations include: Musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, acute medicine, elderly care, respiratory (critical care), respiratory (cystic fibrosis), specialist medicine, neuro-surgery, stroke, haematology and Paediatrics. These rotations span across sites at Denmark Hill, Frank Cooksey (Orpington), Tessa Jowell Healthcare Centre (East Dulwich) and Coldharbour Works (Loughborough Junction). About us 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. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum, including high cost allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-DH-7148700 Job locations King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Denmark Hill London SE59RS Job description Job responsibilities Please note that the selection process for this position will incorporate an assessment day which will take place face to face at Kings College Hospital. This will include; Interview: Written invigilated test Group communication exercises Clinical scenario stations Kings welcomes applications from all candidates, and ask that candidates ensure they are available for the indicated selection date, to be held at Kings College Hospital in London. HCPC registration must be either pending or registered (if pending please state date of completion in supporting statement). We are not able to offer informal visits ahead of the interviews for this post. This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Any applications received after this will not be accepted. Please note the maximum word limit for the supporting statement is 1000 words. Anything over this will not be considered. The interview date is the 28th May 2025. Job description Job responsibilities Please note that the selection process for this position will incorporate an assessment day which will take place face to face at Kings College Hospital. This will include; Interview: Written invigilated test Group communication exercises Clinical scenario stations Kings welcomes applications from all candidates, and ask that candidates ensure they are available for the indicated selection date, to be held at Kings College Hospital in London. HCPC registration must be either pending or registered (if pending please state date of completion in supporting statement). We are not able to offer informal visits ahead of the interviews for this post. This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Any applications received after this will not be accepted. Please note the maximum word limit for the supporting statement is 1000 words. Anything over this will not be considered. The interview date is the 28th May 2025. Person Specification Wide ranging NHS experience Essential Wide range of placements/ areas of work Desirable Evidence of experience Communication: Essential Wide range communication styles Desirable Other relevant experience Verbal / written reports Essential Appropriate experience of clinical documentation Desirable Other forms of report writing and handovers Patient centred approach Essential Demonstrate knowledge of patients centred care Desirable Evidence of use in clinical practice MDT roles / scope of practice Essential Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of MDT working Desirable Evidence of experience Caseload management Essential Good time-management skills and caseload management Desirable Evidence of experience Transferable skills Essential Transferable skills relevant to the post Desirable Examples Person Specification Wide ranging NHS experience Essential Wide range of placements/ areas of work Desirable Evidence of experience Communication: Essential Wide range communication styles Desirable Other relevant experience Verbal / written reports Essential Appropriate experience of clinical documentation Desirable Other forms of report writing and handovers Patient centred approach Essential Demonstrate knowledge of patients centred care Desirable Evidence of use in clinical practice MDT roles / scope of practice Essential Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of MDT working Desirable Evidence of experience Caseload management Essential Good time-management skills and caseload management Desirable Evidence of experience Transferable skills Essential Transferable skills relevant to the post Desirable Examples 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Denmark Hill London SE59RS Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)