Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Cardiorespiratory Rotation at Barnet Hospital for a fixed term period to cover maternity leave. Our Band 6 Physiotherapists gain experience in the following areas:
- Intensive Care & High Dependency Units
- Head & Neck and Colorectal Surgery
- Enhanced Care Unit (including NIV)
- Acute Respiratory Care
- Acute Cardiology
- Acute Medicine
- Cardiorespiratory outpatients
- Paediatrics
- ITU Step-Down and ITU Follow-Up Clinic
You will be joining an experienced multidisciplinary therapy team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians and Therapy Support Workers, supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist. In addition to this, you will also work closely with the Neurology and Orthopaedic therapy teams, the Patient at Risk and Resuscitation Team and the Respiratory, Cardiac and ENT Nurse Specialists.
We offer a range of work-based learning opportunities including a regular in-service training programme and clinical supervision in all areas. We also offer a structured leadership programme and support for appropriate external training courses. We are a very friendly, welcoming and inclusive department where staff wellbeing is a high priority.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be a dynamic team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to teach, supervise and appraise band 5 Physiotherapists, Therapy Support Workers and Students. You will need to have a broad range of experience across core rotations (including respiratory). You will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills in order to manage a caseload effectively.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to met the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of Special interest group
- Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a broad rotational post including cardiorespiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and Musculoskeletal
Desirable
- Experience working in cardiology at band 5 or 6 level
- Experience of working at band 6 level
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to make decisions in an emergency and work under pressure
- Able to document information accurately
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to participate fully in weekend and bank holiday rota
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Involvement in audit research and understanding of quality issues
- Presentation skills
Personal Qualities &Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy in relevant area
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilites of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including experience of quality issues, risk assessment and audit
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to met the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of Special interest group
- Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a broad rotational post including cardiorespiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and Musculoskeletal
Desirable
- Experience working in cardiology at band 5 or 6 level
- Experience of working at band 6 level
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to make decisions in an emergency and work under pressure
- Able to document information accurately
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to participate fully in weekend and bank holiday rota
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Involvement in audit research and understanding of quality issues
- Presentation skills
Personal Qualities &Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy in relevant area
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilites of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including experience of quality issues, risk assessment and audit
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).
