Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist

Job summary

We are inviting applications to the position of Rotational Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist, within Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the physiotherapy team within a CQC rated 'outstanding' NHS specialist Trust. We offernine-month rotations in medical, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary rehabilitation and surgery including critical care.

Main duties of the job

The role is ideally suited to an individual with an interest in cardiovascular and respiratory therapy and experience in this field is preferred. 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 co-hort 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 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. Competency based training for this will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree/MSc in Physiotherapy

Desirable

Member of relevant clinical interest group

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the MDT and their role in patient care Experience of respiratory physiotherapy Good clinical reasoning skills based on evidence Experience of supervising staff

Desirable

Good IM & T Skills

Skill

Essential

Ability to empathise and reassure Ability to work as part of an MDT Evidence of presentation and teaching skills

Desirable

Evidence of presenting to a mixed audience

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.

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