Rotational Physiotherapist

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heart and lung hospital in Cambridge is seeking a Band 5 physiotherapist to join their passionate team. The role involves working with patients with cardio-respiratory conditions. Various rotations include cardiothoracic surgery and critical care, alongside mentorship opportunities. Applicants should be HCPC registered and possess relevant experience. The position fulfills a 7-day working pattern with competitive support for professional development.

Benefits

Full induction and mentorship programme

Access to specialist courses

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Relevant respiratory experience is necessary.
• Ability to justify clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services in respiratory settings.
• Participate in seven-day working and on-call rotas.
• Support service development and audits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Planning and time management

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Band 5 physiotherapist to gain experience in respiratory medicine and cardiothoracic surgery physiotherapy by joining our passionate, forward thinking, and friendly physiotherapy team as a rotational Band 5. 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.

Rotations and responsibilities

• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Transplantation
• Cardiology & Cardiac rehab
• Respiratory Medicine
• Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC)
• Critical Care

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. To provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions in inpatient settings. To build on developed physiotherapy skills and consolidate specialist skills in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy required to manage these patient groups via six-month rotational system.

Rotations are in the following areas

• Transplant & Cardiac Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery & Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PTE) Surgery
• Intensive Care
• Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC) and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Respiratory Medicine including Bronchiectasis, ILD, Pulmonary Hypertension and Cystic Fibrosis
• Cardiology & Cardiac Rehab

Clinical support will be provided through mentorship by a Deputy Team Lead or 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.

Qualifications and requirements

• Be HCPC registered
• Have relevant respiratory experience, having completed a respiratory placement or rotation
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills within the multi-disciplinary team environment
• Be able to justify clinical decision making
• Have the ability to plan, prioritise and time manage respiratory patients appropriately
• Be able to work weekends, late shifts and on-calls on a 7-day working pattern following appropriate competency training

About Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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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