About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist to lead and deliver high-quality physiotherapy care across cardiothoracic critical care, theatre recovery, cardiothoracic surgical and cardiology wards within the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. This is an exciting role within the multidisciplinary team, where advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and service development skills will be essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex acute cardiology conditions, as well as patients pre/post cardiac and thoracic surgerymanagement of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditionsprovision of specialist input in the critical care environment, supporting patients with ventilation, secretion clearance, rehabilitationprovision of specialist physiotherapy input on cardiology and cardiothoracic wards, supporting patients with chest clearance, rehabilitation, post-operative exercise/advice and complex discharge planningdelivery of prehabilitation services to patients waiting cardiac surgery
clinical supervision and support of junior staff, including contribution to teaching and training
Line management of junior therapy staff and students (including attendance, performance, disciplinary management)
support service evaluation and improvement initiatives
ensure delivery of evidence-based practice and contribute to service excellence across the cardiothoracic physiotherapy pathway
deputise for Integrated Therapy Lead as required
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Evidence of post-graduate study
Desirable
Member of specialist interest group Relevant post graduate qualification/evidence of Masters level study
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Broad post-graduate physiotherapy experience Significant post-graduate experience in cardiothoracic care, including respiratory and critical care Experience of supervising staff and students Experience of participation in broad range of service development initiatives
Desirable
Experience of implementing QI projects Experience of leading/managing a team
Communication Essential
Ability to present information both verbally & non-verbally in clear and concise manner Experience of teaching/presenting to therapy staff/students and MDT Ability to work as part of a team with multi-professional staff & with a diverse patient group
Desirable
Experience of presenting at conference/specialist interest groups/outside organisations
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)