Job summary
The Hull and East Riding Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation service is expanding. This has created 2 static band 5 position within the team. The team provides community based exercise classes/home based exercise programmes and assessments/education for patients with a wide range of cardiac and respiratory conditions. This post would suit an physiotherapist or exercise practitioner looking for a new challenge with and interest in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Full training and support will be given. The classes are based at many sites across the region so being a car driver is essential. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please do get in touch. We require self-motivated, dynamic clinicians who are stimulated by challenge and are looking for the opportunity to improve their skills and experience. Support will be provided to enhance both clinical skills and operational management skills. As a band 5 therapist you will be supported within your role to develop through training opportunities, supervision and preceptorship.
Main duties of the job
Provide assessment and rehabilitation to patients with a variety of cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
The post holder will be self motivated and aspirational, be able to assess in an effective and timely manner in a rapid paced environment. Confidence in enabling patients in positive risk taking, personalised care, assessment of capacity, manual handling, functional assessments and knowledge of the SAFER principles will be enhanced and nurtured within this role
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Therapy Degree / sports science degree / Exercise physiology degree or equivalent.
- Registration with Health Professionals Council (HCPC) or CIMSPA
Desirable
- Previous undergraduate placements in the NHS
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience providing group based rehabilitation
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in line with competencies associated with the role
- Follows evidence based practice principles
- Good communication - verbal/written
Application Completion
Essential
- Supporting information /Statement detailing career aspirations within HUTH, max. 500 words
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy Flexible and reliable
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence as travel between sites is a an essential ability to complete the role. Therefore independent travel between sites is a prerequisite for the role.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Therapy Degree / sports science degree / Exercise physiology degree or equivalent.
- Registration with Health Professionals Council (HCPC) or CIMSPA
Desirable
- Previous undergraduate placements in the NHS
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience providing group based rehabilitation
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in line with competencies associated with the role
- Follows evidence based practice principles
- Good communication - verbal/written
Application Completion
Essential
- Supporting information /Statement detailing career aspirations within HUTH, max. 500 words
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy Flexible and reliable
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence as travel between sites is a an essential ability to complete the role. Therefore independent travel between sites is a prerequisite for the role.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
