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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 five main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services 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 maintain a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working options from the start of employment, designed to suit different circumstances and service needs.Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly skilled musculoskeletal physiotherapist to join the team at Kings College Hospital as a Clinical Lead physiotherapist in MCATS. The post holder will be a clinical expert in managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions and will ensure the delivery of high-quality service throughout the department.Main duties of the jobProvide expert clinical intervention for patients with musculoskeletal problems attending MCATS, developing advanced clinical practice as required.Train to work in other related secondary care clinics, virtual fracture clinic, or FCP as needed.Lead and develop the physiotherapy musculoskeletal service at Kings College Hospital.Working for our organization King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading teaching Trust with a vision to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. We focus on being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and sustainable, aiming to elevate our services and impact.We are committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All through our Green Plan, targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and by 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. All staff are encouraged to contribute responsibly towards these environmental goals.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesUse expert physiotherapy knowledge to support and advise the musculoskeletal team, orthopaedic consultants, rheumatologists, spinal surgeons, GPs, and other healthcare staff, managing a caseload of complex cases autonomously.Ensure a high-quality, effective, and efficient physiotherapy service in the outpatient department.Contribute to the physiotherapy department’s planning and policy development, and deputize for the Deputy Head of Physiotherapy as needed.Person specification Education and Qualifications Essential:BSc or recognized postgraduate MSc in PhysiotherapyRegistration with the HCPCPost-graduate clinical and managerial/leadership coursesDesirable:MSc in a related subjectClinical Experience Essential:Advanced knowledge and experience managing complex and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including spinal issuesSignificant postgraduate NHS experienceDesirable:Inpatient orthopaedic experienceLeadership and Development Skills Essential:Experience supervising and developing staff and studentsDesirable:Experience in service development and change managementAdditional informationCheck your email regularly for communication about your application.Provide accurate email addresses for referees.Review the full job description and benefits on our microsite.All staff are responsible for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.The closing date is a guide; early application is advised as vacancies may close early.#J-18808-Ljbffr