Job summary
We are inviting internal applications to the position of Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist, within Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a period of 12 months to support with maternity secondment cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop band 6 skills and experience within the physiotherapy teams. We offer nine-month rotations in medicals, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary rehabilitation, complex rehabilitation, and surgery including critical care with therapy services provided across a range of settings including in the community.
Main duties of the job
The role is ideally suited to an individual with an interest in cardiovascular and respiratory therapy. A proven ability to provide supervision and participation in the development of services would beneficial. Experienced band 5's with a desire to progress into a band 6 role are welcome to apply and will be fully supported once in post. We offer internal and external training opportunities and close working with highly skilled senior therapists.
The department has a growing cohort of support workers and band 5 therapists, we regularly host students across all therapy teams and have a strong working partnership with our exercise physiology colleagues and multi-disciplinary colleagues across the trust. We are a fun and welcoming team, holding monthly cake days, regular social events and trust driven wellbeing initiatives, all of which will help you to settle into the team quickly and build working relationships.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is full time Monday Friday 8am 4pm. The successful candidate will be required to take part in the emergency respiratory on call rota providing out of hours (weekend, late and on call) care to respiratory patients across the Trust on an overtime basis.
The Trust are moving towards a 7 day service across therapy services, applicants are advised to consider this prior to submitting an application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is full time Monday Friday 8am 4pm. The successful candidate will be required to take part in the emergency respiratory on call rota providing out of hours (weekend, late and on call) care to respiratory patients across the Trust on an overtime basis.
The Trust are moving towards a 7 day service across therapy services, applicants are advised to consider this prior to submitting an application.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/MSc in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- MemMembership of relevant clinical interest group ber of relevant clinical interest group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent and relevant CPD including attendance at courses relevant to respiratory +/or stroke and rehabilitation physiotherapy
- Good clinical reasoning skills based on evidence and current research
- Evidence of attendance at mandatory training
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the MDT and their differing contributions to patient care
- Experience of supervising staff
- NHS or equivalent clinical experience
Desirable
- Good IM & T Skills
- Knowledge of airway clearance techniques such as AD, PEP, Acapella, Flutter, NIV
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to empathise and reassure
- An ability to work as part of the MDT and communicate appropriately with all grades of staff.
- Evidence of presentation and teaching skills within a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Evidence of presenting to a mixed audience e.g. doctors, nursing staff and other AHP's
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Enthusiasm and desire to achieve
- Committed to development within clinical speciality of respiratory
- Forward-thinking and professional approach
- Able to work as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to situation which may be stressful or highly pressured
- Ability to motivate
- Ability to align with the Trusts values and behaviours.
Desirable
- Ability to drive with access to own vehicle to be able to travel between community venues and to and from patients homes as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/MSc in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- MemMembership of relevant clinical interest group ber of relevant clinical interest group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent and relevant CPD including attendance at courses relevant to respiratory +/or stroke and rehabilitation physiotherapy
- Good clinical reasoning skills based on evidence and current research
- Evidence of attendance at mandatory training
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the MDT and their differing contributions to patient care
- Experience of supervising staff
- NHS or equivalent clinical experience
Desirable
- Good IM & T Skills
- Knowledge of airway clearance techniques such as AD, PEP, Acapella, Flutter, NIV
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to empathise and reassure
- An ability to work as part of the MDT and communicate appropriately with all grades of staff.
- Evidence of presentation and teaching skills within a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Evidence of presenting to a mixed audience e.g. doctors, nursing staff and other AHP's
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Enthusiasm and desire to achieve
- Committed to development within clinical speciality of respiratory
- Forward-thinking and professional approach
- Able to work as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to situation which may be stressful or highly pressured
- Ability to motivate
- Ability to align with the Trusts values and behaviours.
Desirable
- Ability to drive with access to own vehicle to be able to travel between community venues and to and from patients homes as and when required.
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).
