Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist - Weekend & On‑Call

Bupa; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate includes annual leave

Subsidised staff canteen and coffee

Nest government pension scheme

Job summary

Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London is seeking a Bank Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist at Band 6/7 level with proven cardiothoracic experience to cover weekend shifts, with potential weekday and on-call coverage during staff absences.

You will assess and treat adult inpatients, mainly from ITU, cardiac and surgical wards, manage complex cases including head and neck cancer, and support orthopaedic inpatients within scope.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration and preferably CSP membership.
• Broad experience in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy including acute respiratory, critical care, general surgery and general medical caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the physiotherapy management of the patient load assigned to you and to practise as an accountable professional.
• Practise as an autonomous and accountable professional using reflective practise and clinical reasoning in undertaking specialist assessment to provide an individualised treatment programme.
• The caseload will consist of patients with varied respiratory and cardiac presentations including cardiothoracic or major general surgery, acute and chronic respiratory or cardiac conditions as per consultant referral.
• Monitor and provide appropriate physiotherapy services to the adult Intensive Care Unit.
• Manage clinical risk within your caseload at all times and ensure potential clinical risk is effectively communicated and managed.
• Liaise with nursing staff and assess or deal appropriately with any new admissions not included on your handover list.
• Provide other weekend colleagues with assistance as your caseload and clinical competence allow.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Clinical reasoning

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Job description

Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London is seeking a Bank Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist at Band 6/7 level with proven cardiothoracic experience to cover weekend shifts, with potential weekday and on-call coverage during staff absences.

You will assess and treat adult inpatients, mainly from ITU, cardiac and surgical wards, manage complex cases including head and neck cancer, and support orthopaedic inpatients within scope.