Main area: Physiotherapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Working pattern in line with service requirement)
Job ref: 390-CSS-SO-9414
Employer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southend University Hospital
Town: Westcliff on Sea
Salary: £37,338 pro rata for part time
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59
Band 6 Physiotherapist Cardiac Rehabilitation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend.
We are currently looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Cardiac Rehabilitation service at Southend University Hospital, part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The service provides rehabilitation following cardiac events in the form of classes and telephone consultations to support long-term recovery and return to fitness.
The successful candidate will need experience in a variety of band 5 rotations and demonstrate an interest in cardiac rehabilitation services. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and flexibility are essential to support the provision of the clinical service alongside the data collection requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the assessment of patients with a variety of cardiac conditions and/or surgeries, setting them up on the most appropriate pathway to support their individual needs, monitoring their progress during treatment, and referring them to appropriate services upon completion of their course. The role will also involve leading the exercise component of the cardiac rehabilitation classes and delivering the education sessions.
This role will involve providing supervision and training to band 4 staff, as well as providing advice to rehabilitation staff within the inpatient services regarding cardiac condition management.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of this role please see the attached job description, but key responsibilities include:
* Assessing patients following cardiac events or cardiac surgery, providing patient-specific advice and pathway management.
* Monitoring patients' progress during their cardiac rehabilitation course, modifying as required to support individual needs.
* Making timely referrals for patients to appropriate community services following completion of hospital classes.
* Maintaining accurate records for patients attending assessments and cardiac rehabilitation classes.
* Maintaining accurate data in line with the data collection requirements of the service.
* Participating in service development alongside the Band 7 for the service.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registration
Experience
* Experience in a variety of rotations
* Experience leading group activities
* Experience supporting junior staff
* Experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Please be aware that as per the new Immigration guidelines, we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro rata) under the current minimum threshold.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Jenny Gates
Job title: Rehab Clinical Manager for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Email address: jenny.gates1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01702 435555
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