Senior Physiotherapist - Stroke

To hold a caseload, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual specialized treatment programmes for patients appropriately

To be responsible for the standard of physiotherapy carried out by senior physiotherapy assistants working with you.

Advise, guide and teach junior staff and students in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.

To be an active member of the weekend service rotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays

To communicate effectively with patients and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes

To develop and maintain close working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To provide advice teaching and training to other members of the MDT as appropriate, both internal and external to the Trust

To attend case conferences and ward rounds

To keep comprehensive records of activity.

To have an active role in effective team working in the physiotherapy department,

To deputise for the Senior Physiotherapist, Band 7 in her/his absence

To participate in the supervision and teaching of junior physiotherapy staff, students and assistants, progressing to independent supervision, management and competency assessment of a student.

To ensure a high standard, efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients designated to him/her on stroke unit and Hyperacute stroke unit. To assess, 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 teach and develop junior physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and senior physiotherapy assistants. To undertake an evidence-based projects to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care. To take part in the out of hours rota as it arises.

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 deliveringhigh-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.

Skills and Competencies

Education and Qualifications

Desirable: - MCSP; - Member of Clinical Interest group

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in community Physiotherapy; - Experience in Supervision of staff; - Experience managing students; - Undertaken QI project work