Job summary
Band 6 Physiotherapists are experienced clinicians - having completed core rotations as a Band 5 Physiotherapist. The post-holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and managing their own patient caseload within the Cardiac Rehabilitation team, with the support and mentoring of senior physiotherapists and nurses. They will supervise and train Band 4 and band 3 cardiac rehab technicians and Students as required.
The post-holder will work across Bristol Royal Infirmary, Weston General Hospital and within community leisure centres including Hutton Moore (Weston) and Hengrove (South Bristol).
There is a possibility of the successful candidate to do inpatient rehabilitation on the cardiac surgery and cardiology wards, this can be discussed prior to interview or at interview.
Main duties of the job
To assess patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies and formulate an appropriate evidence-based management package for patients having experienced a range of cardiac events and treatments
To undertake clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and be responsible for their own patient caseload working without direct supervision. To plan and prioritise their workload and supervise junior staff and technicians.
To communicate with and work alongside physiotherapy and nursing colleagues and other health and social care staff where joint treatment and/or management is indicated.
To participate in early rehab in the inpatient setting, clinics, run exercises classes and lead in patient education, attend patient review meetings and multi-disciplinary case conferences where appropriate. To represent the service and/or individual patients to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service and integrate physiotherapy treatment/management into the global management strategy for each patient.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/ or multidisciplinary team
- Experience of discharge planning
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experience & participation in audit
- Experience of working within Cardiac
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Experience of working within cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation
- Clinical supervision of students & technician staff
- Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities
Desirable
- Competent IT Skills
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
- Committed to team working
- Proactive attitude
- Commitment to UHBW & Trust values: We are supportive, we are respectful, we are innovative, we are collaborative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- A variety of experience in core areas as a postgraduate physiotherapist e.g. Care of the Elderly, T&O, musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/ or multidisciplinary team
- Experience of discharge planning
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experience & participation in audit
- Experience of working within Cardiac
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Experience of working within cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation
- Clinical supervision of students & technician staff
- Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities
Desirable
- Competent IT Skills
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
- Committed to team working
- Proactive attitude
- Commitment to UHBW & Trust values: We are supportive, we are respectful, we are innovative, we are collaborative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- A variety of experience in core areas as a postgraduate physiotherapist e.g. Care of the Elderly, T&O, musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
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).
