Job summary
To assist the band 7 in prioritising and organising physiotherapy service to cardiothoracic patients and to be actively involved in service developments in this clinical area.
Band 6 Physiotherapist to play a key role in the provision of high quality physiotherapy service. The employee will be guided and supported through the rotation by clinically specialised staff. To build on previous experience enabling further development of clinical and managerial competencies within the therapist.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and well-motivated Physiotherapist with respiratory and surgical experience to join us in the Physiotherapy Department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on a fixed term 12 month contract to assist with increased surgical activity.
The post is static on Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology which will cover Cardiac Intensive Care and the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology Wards, for 37.5 hours per week.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Flexibility is also necessary as the post requires weekend working and on calls on a rota basis. The department in turn has a robust support network and a strong focus on the continuous professional development of staff, including adherence to job plans for protected CPD/SPA time.
For further information or an informal visit please contact either:
Leanne McCarthy (Clinical Lead Physiotherapist)
01253 300000 Bleep 485
About us
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of junior physiotherapists and assistants.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and the teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
Includes participation in providing 7 day service, covering weekends on a rota basis and participation in the on call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of junior physiotherapists and assistants.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and the teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
Includes participation in providing 7 day service, covering weekends on a rota basis and participation in the on call rota.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in general rotations, including respiratory.
- Post graduate experience in Critical Care and Cardiac patients
- Management development and supervision of students, physiotherapy assistants.
- Experience of teaching students and assistants.
- Experience of audit process.
Desirable
- Experience in a band 6 post
- Evidence of extended skills
- Active participation with In Service Training
- Participation in an On Call Respiratory Service
- Attended postgraduate courses in Cardiac and thoracic surgery, Respiratory care and Intensive care
QUALIFICATIONS/ ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HPC registered.
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, Including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Membership of Special Interest Groups
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Committed to personal and departmental development.
- Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Have motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
- Confident.
- Ability to be empathic and discuss sensitive issues.
- Self directed learning.
- Flexibility on working patterns
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
- Have good computer and telephone skills.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in general rotations, including respiratory.
- Post graduate experience in Critical Care and Cardiac patients
- Management development and supervision of students, physiotherapy assistants.
- Experience of teaching students and assistants.
- Experience of audit process.
Desirable
- Experience in a band 6 post
- Evidence of extended skills
- Active participation with In Service Training
- Participation in an On Call Respiratory Service
- Attended postgraduate courses in Cardiac and thoracic surgery, Respiratory care and Intensive care
QUALIFICATIONS/ ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HPC registered.
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, Including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Membership of Special Interest Groups
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Committed to personal and departmental development.
- Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Have motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
- Confident.
- Ability to be empathic and discuss sensitive issues.
- Self directed learning.
- Flexibility on working patterns
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
- Have good computer and telephone skills.
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.
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.
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).
