Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Band 5 physiotherapist to gain experience in respiratory medicine and cardiothoracic surgery physiotherapy by joining our passionate, forward thinking, and friendly physiotherapy team as a rotational Band 5. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate physiotherapist to join our team providing a comprehensive physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As part of our team, you will gain experience in different rotations across the Trust. These rotations will provide experience in: -Cardiothoracic surgery -Transplantation -Cardiology & Cardiac rehab -Respiratory Medicine -Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC).The RSSC is a leading centre in the provision and weaning of mechanical ventilation. -Critical Care. Including experience with patients requiring mechanical support such as ECMO and Ventricular Assist Devices. You will be part of a friendly, supportive, and proactive team, with a full induction and mentorship programme. We encourage and support staff with involvement in service development and audit. There are opportunities for staff to access specialist courses within the cardiothoracic field. Join our supportive, dynamic, and growing Physiotherapy team in our internationally renowned Cardiothoracic Hospital at Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Main duties of the job To provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions in in-patient settings. To build on developed physiotherapy skills and consolidate specialist skills in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy required to manage these patient groups via six-month rotational system. Rotations are in the following areas -Transplant & Cardiac Surgery, -Intensive Care -Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC) and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, -Respiratory Medicine including Bronchiectasis, ILD, Pulmonary Hypertension and Cystic Fibrosis -Cardiology & Cardiac Rehab. Clinical support will be provided through mentorship by a Deputy Team Lead or Band 6 Physiotherapist. After completing the initial training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the seven-day working / on-call / late shift rotas as appropriate. Applicants should demonstrate respiratory knowledge. In addition, candidates should be able to describe how they follow our Trust values. Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration The successful applicant must: Be HCPC registered Have relevant respiratory experience having completed a respiratory placement or rotation Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills within the multi-disciplinary team environment Be able to justify their clinical decision making Have the ability to plan, prioritise and time manage respiratory patients appropriately About us Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality. The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview. For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 175-2425-2-PH1184 Job locations Royal Papworth Hospital Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role. Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/ Pre- Reg MSc/ Grad. Dip. in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Desirable CSP member Experience Essential Clinical pillar Completed core medical respiratory and / or surgical ward or Critical Care rotations at Band 5 level or respiratory placements as a student Knowledge of common cardiac & respiratory conditions and treatment options Able to demonstrate basic clinical reasoning Demonstrable proactive interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy Ability to assess basic conditions, plan & implement non-complex treatments Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and develop autonomous practice with support. Awareness of safe therapeutic handling. Leadership pillar Demonstrate good communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, written and listening Ability to be a team player Ability to work under pressure with support. Ability to problem-solve and make decisions. Education pillar Demonstrate experience of teaching and presentation skills. Research pillar Awareness of audit, service improvement or research projects. Desirable Clinical pillar Experience of weekend working. Leadership pillar Experience of mentoring students or non-registered staff Education pillar Has undertaken relevant CPD in respiratory field. Research pillar Awareness of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives Awareness of current cardiorespiratory evidence base and guidelines Additional Criteria Essential Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration Highly motivated and committed to personal development and service improvement. Able to demonstrate professionalism, resilience and reflection. Ability to undertake manual handling tasks. Ability to work flexibly in an enhanced seven day service including on-call, and late shifts. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/ Pre- Reg MSc/ Grad. Dip. in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Desirable CSP member Experience Essential Clinical pillar Completed core medical respiratory and / or surgical ward or Critical Care rotations at Band 5 level or respiratory placements as a student Knowledge of common cardiac & respiratory conditions and treatment options Able to demonstrate basic clinical reasoning Demonstrable proactive interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy Ability to assess basic conditions, plan & implement non-complex treatments Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and develop autonomous practice with support. Awareness of safe therapeutic handling. Leadership pillar Demonstrate good communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, written and listening Ability to be a team player Ability to work under pressure with support. Ability to problem-solve and make decisions. Education pillar Demonstrate experience of teaching and presentation skills. Research pillar Awareness of audit, service improvement or research projects. Desirable Clinical pillar Experience of weekend working. Leadership pillar Experience of mentoring students or non-registered staff Education pillar Has undertaken relevant CPD in respiratory field. Research pillar Awareness of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives Awareness of current cardiorespiratory evidence base and guidelines Additional Criteria Essential Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration Highly motivated and committed to personal development and service improvement. Able to demonstrate professionalism, resilience and reflection. Ability to undertake manual handling tasks. Ability to work flexibly in an enhanced seven day service including on-call, and late shifts. 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 Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Papworth Hospital Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)