Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate physiotherapist
to join our team providing a comprehensive physiotherapy service to
patientswith a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions in both
inpatient and outpatient settings. Newly
qualified or experienced Band 5 physiotherapist to gain experience in
respiratory medicine and cardiothoracic surgery physiotherapy.
As part of our team, you will gain
experience in different rotations across the Trust. These rotations will
provide experience in
-
Cardiothoracic
surgery
-
Transplantation
-
Cardiology
-
Cystic
fibrosis
-
Respiratory
Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC).The RSSC is a leading centre in the provision
and weaning of mechanical ventilation.
-
Critical
Care. Including experience with patients requiring mechanical support such as
ECMO and Ventricular Assist Devices.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive, and proactive team, with a
full induction andmentorship programme. We encourage and support staff
with involvement in service development and audit. There are opportunities
for staff to access specialist courses within the cardiothoracic field.
Join
our supportive, dynamic, and growing Physiotherapy team in our
internationally renowned Cardiothoracic Hospital at Cambridge Biomedical
Campus.
Main duties of the job
To
provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of
cardio-respiratory conditions in in-patient settings. To build on developed physiotherapy skills
and consolidate specialist skills in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy required to
manage these patient groups via six-month rotational system.
Rotations
are in the following areas Transplant & Cardiac Surgery, Intensive Care,
Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC) and Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
Respiratory Medicine (including Bronchiectasis, ILD, & Pulmonary
Hypertension) and Cystic Fibrosis.
Clinical
support will be provided through mentorship by a Deputy Team Lead or Band 6
Physiotherapist.
After completing the
initial training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the seven-day
working / on-call / late shift rotas as appropriate.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust is the UKs leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care
to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in
Cambridge.
It performs the most heart
and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UKs first successful
heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment,
sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in
severe respiratory failure. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the
largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is
at the heart of treatments of the future.
Royal Papworth became the first
hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas
assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today.
The Trust holds its values
of compassion, excellence and collaboration at
its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in
their day-to-day roles and interactions.
Royal Papworth is proud of its
diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality. The
Trust values difference and welcomes all
applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and
civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and
sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants
with disabilities will be offered an interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you
will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full
details about the role. We recommend
that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please ensure you evidence in the Essential
Criteria how you uphold the Trust Values Compassion Excellence Collaboration. If you would like more
information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in
touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you
will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full
details about the role. We recommend
that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please ensure you evidence in the Essential
Criteria how you uphold the Trust Values Compassion Excellence Collaboration. If you would like more
information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in
touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc physiotherapy, pre-reg MSc or Grad. Dip. Physiotherapy
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed core medical respiratory and / or surgical ward or ICU rotations at Band 5 level or respiratory placements as a student
- Evidence of on-going professional development demonstrated by a portfolio experience.
Desirable
- Experience of weekend working.
- Has undertaken relevant CPD in respiratory field.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of common cardiac & respiratory conditions and treatment options.
- Able to demonstrate basic clinical reasoning +/- support.
- Demonstrable proactive interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives
- Awareness of current evidence base research and guidelines relevant to specific areas.
- Awareness of audit / service improvement and / or research projects.
Other
Essential
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Ability to work in a seven day service including on-call, late shifts and weekends.
- Flexible approach to working hours and practice, ability to work according to service need and be able to maintain a good level of attendance.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess basic conditions, plan & implement treatment
- Good communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, written and listening.
- Ability to be a team player
- Ability to work under pressure with support.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and develop autonomous practice with support.
- Ability to problem-solve, make decisions.
- Good teaching and presentation skills.
- Awareness of safe therapeutic handling.
Desirable
- Experience of documentation in Electronic Patient Records
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trusts values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standard at all times
- Highly motivated and committed to personal development and service improvement.
- Able to demonstrate professionalism, resilience and reflexivity.
- Genuine interest in working at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc physiotherapy, pre-reg MSc or Grad. Dip. Physiotherapy
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed core medical respiratory and / or surgical ward or ICU rotations at Band 5 level or respiratory placements as a student
- Evidence of on-going professional development demonstrated by a portfolio experience.
Desirable
- Experience of weekend working.
- Has undertaken relevant CPD in respiratory field.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of common cardiac & respiratory conditions and treatment options.
- Able to demonstrate basic clinical reasoning +/- support.
- Demonstrable proactive interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives
- Awareness of current evidence base research and guidelines relevant to specific areas.
- Awareness of audit / service improvement and / or research projects.
Other
Essential
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Ability to work in a seven day service including on-call, late shifts and weekends.
- Flexible approach to working hours and practice, ability to work according to service need and be able to maintain a good level of attendance.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess basic conditions, plan & implement treatment
- Good communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, written and listening.
- Ability to be a team player
- Ability to work under pressure with support.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and develop autonomous practice with support.
- Ability to problem-solve, make decisions.
- Good teaching and presentation skills.
- Awareness of safe therapeutic handling.
Desirable
- Experience of documentation in Electronic Patient Records
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trusts values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standard at all times
- Highly motivated and committed to personal development and service improvement.
- Able to demonstrate professionalism, resilience and reflexivity.
- Genuine interest in working at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
