Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist - Cardiorespiratory
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Cardiorespiratory Rotation at Barnet Hospital.
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 and welcoming department where staff wellbeing is a high priority. We are working towards being a fully inclusive workplace.
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.
World Class Values
* Demonstrate ability to met the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
* HCPC Registration
* Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
* Member of Special interest group
* Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Experience
* Experience in a broad rotational post including cardiorespiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and Musculoskeletal
* Experience working in cardiology at band 5 or 6 level
* Experience of working at band 6 level
* Able to make decisions in an emergency and work under pressure
* Able to document information accurately
* Able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills
* Ability to participate fully in weekend and bank holiday rota
* Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including experience of quality issues, research and audit
* Evidence of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
* Involvement in audit research and understanding of quality issues
Personal Qualities & Attributes
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy in relevant area
* Working within evidence based practice
* Understanding of legal responsibilites of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
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.
£45,953 to £54,254 a year inclusive of HCAS
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