Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist within CREST (Cardiac and Respiratory Team) at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. The team is responsible for the delivery of both cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services across Guildford and Waverley, as well as respiratory physiotherapy outpatients. Main duties of the job You must be a well-organised individual, with excellent communication skills and have completed rotations in respiratory and/or cardiac. The post requires concise decision-making and ability to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. This post is suitable for applicants who already work at Band 6 level or Band 5 Physiotherapists who have a special interest cardiac/respiratory and are looking to expand their knowledge and skills. We are committed to CPD and will work with you to further your skills and experience. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 384-JH-EMF18269-B6 Job locations Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities To assess and treat patients referred into CREST for either respiratory or cardiac physiotherapy needs. To support the team in the organisation and provision of an efficient, high quality and co-ordinated physiotherapy service for patients in each area. To undertake a defined clinical caseload. To ensure that patient and service standards and priorities are met. To provide clinical supervision to assigned junior physiotherapists, technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and students. Job description Job responsibilities To assess and treat patients referred into CREST for either respiratory or cardiac physiotherapy needs. To support the team in the organisation and provision of an efficient, high quality and co-ordinated physiotherapy service for patients in each area. To undertake a defined clinical caseload. To ensure that patient and service standards and priorities are met. To provide clinical supervision to assigned junior physiotherapists, technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and students. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration BSc Physiotherapy Desirable Member of CSP Member of Specific interest group Post graduate qualifications in Respiratory/Cardiac Physiotherapy Knowledge and Skills Essential Previous Acute NHS experience at Band 5 level Previous Acute NHS experience at Band 5 level Achieved core skills in all core Junior rotations, including respiratory Evidence to support knowledge base in respiratory/cardiac Desirable Previous Senior Experience in Respiratory/Cardiac Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration BSc Physiotherapy Desirable Member of CSP Member of Specific interest group Post graduate qualifications in Respiratory/Cardiac Physiotherapy Knowledge and Skills Essential Previous Acute NHS experience at Band 5 level Previous Acute NHS experience at Band 5 level Achieved core skills in all core Junior rotations, including respiratory Evidence to support knowledge base in respiratory/cardiac Desirable Previous Senior Experience in Respiratory/Cardiac 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. 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. 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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)