About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated qualified HCPC registered physiotherapist to join our friendly, driven and passionate Cardiac Rehabilitation Team at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide a specialist rehabilitation service to patients with a range of cardiac conditions across the organisation within outpatient clinics, Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise classes and Heart Health education sessions. You will support and advise patients and their families during their pathway through the service. You will be expected to work across various Trust sites within the Borough of Richmond as our classes and clinics are at different locations requiring travelling between sites.
Main duties of the job
o To manage own caseload, assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions using evidence based/best practice, working towards patient centred goals in the context of the speciality and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
o To be accountable for their own individual decisions and professional actions.
o To participate and flexibly assist senior colleagues in the wider service needs and development.
o Comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Care Standards of Practice and Health Professionals Council Standards of Performance Conduct and Ethics of all other relevant national and local policies and procedures.
o To assist the Team Lead in the provision of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service as necessary
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.
From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.
We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or other relevant physiotherapy qualification Current HCPC registration
Knowledge Essential
Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession Understand Cardiac Rehabilitation standards
Desirable
Basic understanding of the National Health Plans and Implementations
Experience Essential
Delivering information to large groups of people Guiding a group of people through exercises
Desirable
Relevant pre-registration physiotherapy experience
Skills Essential
Have Word processing and internet competence Commitment to own self development and learning, demonstrate by CPD portfolio Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to patient care
Desirable
Teaching skills Presentation skills
Skills Essential
Ability to present information, either written as per CSP standards or orally, in a clear and logical manner Have effective communication skills in written and spoken word
Knowledge Essential
Have an understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and their implications for clinical effectiveness/best practice Have awareness of health and safety legislation and risk management
Skills Essential
To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to manage time, prioritise and delegate work Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients Able to work as a team member being flexible, reliable and committed
Desirable
Take initiative appropriately
Other Essential
To manage work life priorities
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).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Whitton Corner Health & Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW2 6JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)