About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 newly qualified or experienced Band 5 physiotherapists tojoin our supportive, dynamic, and growing Physiotherapy team in our internationally renowned Cardiothoracic Hospital at Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have one 10 month and one 12 month fixed term post available, during which you will gain experience in respiratory medicine and cardiothoracic surgery physiotherapy in our passionate, forward thinking, and friendly Physiotherapy team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate physiotherapist to join our team providing a comprehensive physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings across the following rotations:
-Cardiothoracic surgery
-Transplantation
-Cardiology & Cardiac rehabilitation
-Respiratory Medicine
-Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC).
-Critical Care
Please note that as the positions available are fixed term, you will not rotate through all clinical areas during this contract.
Please include in the supporting information the position you are interested in.
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 6 month rotational system.
Rotations are in the following areas:
Transplant & Cardiac Surgery,
Thoracic Surgery & Pulmonary Endarterectomy Surgery
Intensive Care
Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC) and Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
Respiratory Medicine including Bronchiectasis, ILD, Pulmonary Hypertension and Cystic Fibrosis
Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation
Clinical support will be provided through mentorship by a 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.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive, and proactive team, with a full induction and mentorship 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.
Please note, we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's 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. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's 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 & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & 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 & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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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 include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and 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/ Pre- Reg MSc/ Grad. Dip. in Physiotherapy HCPC registration
Desirable
CSP member
Experience Essential
Completed core medical respiratory and / or surgical ward or Critical Care rotations at Band 5 level or respiratory placements as a student Knowledge of common cardiac & respiratory conditions and treatment options Able to demonstrate basic clinical reasoning Demonstrable proactive interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy Ability to assess basic conditions, plan & implement non-complex treatments Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and develop autonomous practice with support. Awareness of safe therapeutic handling. Demonstrate 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 problem-solve and make decisions. Demonstrate experience of teaching and presentation skills. Awareness of audit, service improvement or research projects.
Desirable
Experience of weekend working. Experience of mentoring students or non-registered staff Has undertaken relevant CPD in respiratory field. Awareness of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives Awareness of current cardiorespiratory evidence base and guidelines
Additional Criteria Essential
Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration. Genuine interest in working at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Highly motivated and committed to personal development and service improvement. Able to demonstrate professionalism, resilience and reflection. Ability to undertake manual handling tasks. Ability to work flexibly in an enhanced seven day service including on-call, and late shifts.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)