Job summary
We have an exciting 12 months secondment opportunity to join the Cardiac Rehab team to develop your skills in cardiac rehabilitation. We are looking for a dynamic team member to support the team to deliver clinics and classes across Hounslow and Richmond.
This will involve full time commitment, under the supervision of the Cardiac-rehab and specialist nurse service lead. You will receive appropriate training and supervision with our physiotherapists.
Please see Job Outline below for more details.
If you are interested, please contact Ines Rato on Tel: 07825 898454 or i.rato@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Multidisciplinary Team, providing a specialist rehabilitation service to patients with a range of cardiac conditions across the organisation within outpatient clinics, Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise classes and Heart Health education sessions. They will support and advise patients and their families during their pathway through the service.
JOB PURPOSE:
- To manage own caseload, assess plan and implement and evaluate interventions using evidence based/best practice, working towards patient centred goals in the context of the specialty and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To be accountable for their own individual decisions and professional actions
- To participate and flexibly assist senior colleagues in the wider service needs and development
- Comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Care Standards of Practice and Health Professionals Council Standards of Performance Conduct and Ethics of all other relevant national and local policies and procedures
- To assist the Lead Physiotherapist in the provision of the Physiotherapy Service as necessary
About us
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.
Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.
In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards.
In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users. If you enjoy a challenge and want to go home each day knowing you made a difference, you will thrive in our organisation.
Infection Control
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Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Relevant pre-registration physiotherapy experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or other relevant physiotherapy qualification
- Current HCPC registration
- Have effective communication skills in written and spoken word.
- Have an understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and their implications for clinical effectiveness/best practice.
- Have awareness of health and safety legislation and risk management.
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the National Health Plans and Implementations.
- Have word processing and internet competence
- Teaching skills
- Presentation skills
Skills
Essential
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Ability to present information, either written as per CSP standards or orally, in a clear and logical manner
- To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to manage time, prioritise and delegate work
- Commitment to own self development and learning, demonstrate by CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to patient care.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Able to work as a team member being flexible, reliable and committed
Desirable
- Take initiative appropriately.
Other
Essential
- To manage work life priorities
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Relevant pre-registration physiotherapy experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or other relevant physiotherapy qualification
- Current HCPC registration
- Have effective communication skills in written and spoken word.
- Have an understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and their implications for clinical effectiveness/best practice.
- Have awareness of health and safety legislation and risk management.
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the National Health Plans and Implementations.
- Have word processing and internet competence
- Teaching skills
- Presentation skills
Skills
Essential
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Ability to present information, either written as per CSP standards or orally, in a clear and logical manner
- To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to manage time, prioritise and delegate work
- Commitment to own self development and learning, demonstrate by CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to patient care.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Able to work as a team member being flexible, reliable and committed
Desirable
- Take initiative appropriately.
Other
Essential
- To manage work life priorities
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust
Address
Whitton Corner Health and Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW2 6JL
Employer's website
https://www.hrch.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
