Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Specialised Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist
The closing date is 25 June 2026
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist to lead and deliver high-quality physiotherapy care across cardiothoracic critical care, theatre recovery, cardiothoracic surgical and cardiology wards within the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. This is an exciting role within the multidisciplinary team, where advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and service development skills will be essential.
Responsibilities
* Assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex acute cardiology conditions
* Pre/post cardiac and thoracic surgery care management
* Management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
* Provision of specialist input in the critical care environment, supporting patients with ventilation, secretion clearance, and rehabilitation
* Specialist physiotherapy input on cardiology and cardiothoracic wards, supporting patients with chest clearance, rehabilitation, post-operative exercise, advice and complex discharge planning
* Delivery of prehabilitation services to patients waiting for cardiac surgery
* Clinical supervision and support of junior staff, including contribution to teaching and training
* Line management of junior therapy staff and students (attendance, performance, disciplinary management)
* Support service evaluation and improvement initiatives
* Ensure delivery of evidence-based practice and contribute to service excellence across the cardiothoracic physiotherapy pathway
* Deputise for Integrated Therapy Lead as required
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of post-graduate study
* Member of specialist interest group
* Relevant post graduate qualification/evidence of Masters level study
Knowledge & Experience
* Broad post-graduate physiotherapy experience
* Significant post-graduate experience in cardiothoracic care, including respiratory and critical care
* Experience of supervising staff and students
* Experience of participation in broad range of service development initiatives
* Experience of implementing QI projects
* Experience of leading/managing a team
Communication
* Ability to present information both verbally & non-verbally in clear and concise manner
* Experience of teaching/presenting to therapy staff/students and MDT
* Ability to work as part of a team with multi-professional staff & with a diverse patient group
* Experience of presenting at conference/specialist interest groups/outside organisations
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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