Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardio / Respiratory

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Sussex is seeking a motivated Band 6 Cardiorespiratory Specialist Physiotherapist. The role involves providing high-quality physiotherapy in various settings, including acute and chronic care, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Wellbeing Programme

Professional development funding

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Evidence of recent CPD in specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Manage a caseload of patients on specialty wards.
• Contribute to service development projects.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Service Development

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

Post Graduate Education

Job description

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Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardio / Respiratory

Band 6

Main area Respiratory Physiotherapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Would consider Bank contract Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 279-7177960-MAY25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richard's Hospital Town Chichester Salary per annum pro rata Closing 25/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated Band 6 Cardiorespiratory Specialist Physiotherapist with a variety of acute hospital experience to join our cardiorespiratory physiotherapy team at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester.

The post will involve working closely with therapy, nursing and medical colleagues to provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients in both acute and chronic settings. The post will include 9 month rotations in the following areas:

Respiratory Medicine Ward

Acute Cardiac Ward

Critical Care including weaning and critical care rehab supported by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Surgical Wards

Chronic Respiratory Outpatients including Pulmonary Rehab, and Respiratory Outpatients

Paediatrics including inpatients and respiratory outpatients which includes local management of Cystic Fibrosis and long-term ventilated children with close links to the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and Royal Brompton Hospital

There is an expectation for out of hours working including respiratory weekend and overnight on-call; previous experience of this is essential. It is currently a Mon-Fri service with self-rostered out-of-hours shifts and there are plans to transition to 7-day working currently being developed. There will be an expectation of contributing to orthopaedic weekend services.

Full time and part time considered - permanent and fixed term opportunities.

Main duties of the job

There is a strong focus on service development within the team with several projects ongoing including BTS Pulmonary Rehab Accreditation and Critical Care Rehab. There are various opportunities for personal and professional development including critical care rehabilitation, in-patient and outpatient pulmonary rehab, home oxygen prescription including CBG sampling, early and late cardiac rehab and baby MSK assessment. Studying for relevant post-graduate qualifications is actively encouraged with funding opportunities available at the trust.

You will be expected to contribute to the development of others involving supervision of band 5s, technicians, and students, and running in-service training sessions for the team. There are yearly on-call update sessions involving simulation training for the wider department which you will have the opportunity to take part in and develop.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work effectively as a skilled Physiotherapist in a variety of locations including
  • Intensive Care Unit and Critical Care Rehab
  • Chronic respiratory including the Home Oxygen Service, Pulmonary Rehab, Respiratory Outpatients
  • Cardiac including the Acute Cardiac Unit
  • Surgical
  • Paediatrics including the general inpatient paediatric ward, postnatal ward, Cystic Fibrosis and paediatric respiratory outpatients
• To carry out comprehensive assessments, implementing treatments and establishing therapy goals
• To manage a caseload of patients on speciality wards overseeing band 5 physiotherapists and physiotherapy technical instructors.
• To manage an outpatient caseload and the running of rehabilitation classes overseeing technical instructors and working closely with the MDT
• To take a role in the supervision and teaching of Physiotherapists, technical instructors, students/volunteers and MDT staff in the Physiotherapeutic care of patients with respiratory and cardiac conditions, as well as respiratory paediatric patients.
• To participate in out of hours services

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Documented evidence of recent speciality relevant CPD
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of post graduate education within speciality
• Membership of appropriate specialist interest group e.g. ACPRC

Knowledge and Experience

• Various Band 5 experience including rotation in Acute Respiratory within NHS.
• Knowledge of relevant pathology and treatment concepts
• Previous experience of ooh working
• Previous band 6 NHS experience in speciality area

Skills

• Proven clinical skills in speciality
• Proven non clinical skills in self management and others e.g. supervision / IPR / teaching
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Experience of service development / research / audit

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dan Geere and Louise Armstrong Job title Team Lead Respiratory Physiotherapy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01243 831712 Additional information

Louise Armstrong - Team Lead - [e-mail]