Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking Chartered Physiotherapist with a passion for delivering high quality, patient-centred cardiac rehabilitation. The successful candidate will lead our community-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Team, taking responsibility for daily operational management and the ongoing development of our dedicated rehabilitation team.

Main duties of the job

Central to the role are strong communication and organisational skills, proven specialist clinical skills in cardiac rehabilitation and experience of line management and clinical supervision.

As the team works across multiple sites to deliver patient care, candidates must have a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

Please see job description and person specification for more details.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committedto providing first rate care and services to its local community?

First Community is a CQC rated good staff ownedsocial enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents acrosseast Surrey and in parts of West Sussex.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone here has a voice and is supported to develop their careerto its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, highquality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable agood work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHSpension, flexible retirement options and employee benefits including a carsalary sacrifice scheme.

First Community values diversity and inclusion and iscommitted to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minoritygroups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minorityethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achievingthe NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged andsupported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

Date posted

16 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year + 5% HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC776

Job locations

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work coordinate daily team management and triage of referrals, ensuring thatappropriate assessments, treatments, onward referrals and outcome measures are completed, in line with national and departmental targets. Full job description can be found under supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work coordinate daily team management and triage of referrals, ensuring thatappropriate assessments, treatments, onward referrals and outcome measures are completed, in line with national and departmental targets. Full job description can be found under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
  • Health Care Professions Council registration
  • ALS qualification

    • Desirable

  • Registered Member of professional body
  • Evidence of successful completion of postgraduate courses up to masters degree or equivalent
  • Management or leadership qualification

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
  • Broad knowledge of current best practice.
  • Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.

    • Other

    Essential

  • Car owner and driver
  • Able to work as a team member
  • Flexible worker
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Able to deal with difficulties involving colleagues or clients
  • Creative

    • Experience

    Essential

  • 5 years post-graduate experience.
  • Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.
  • Documented evidence of CPD
  • Competent to use standardised assessments.
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to deliver training.
  • Experience of managing teams and undertaking achievement reviews.
  • Experience of contributing to service development.
  • Relevant highly specialist experience post registration.
  • Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
  • Experience of safeguarding.
  • Experience of dealing with complaints.

    • Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a community physiotherapy service.
  • Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post and demonstration of clinical competency framework.
  • Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups or Clinical excellence networks.
  • Training relating to the line management and supervision of assistants and other therapists.
  • Experience of training relatives or carers, other therapists and other professionals.

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice and develop skills accordingly.
  • Planning and decision-making skills and problem solving
  • Computer and internet literate

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
  • Health Care Professions Council registration
  • ALS qualification

    • Desirable

  • Registered Member of professional body
  • Evidence of successful completion of postgraduate courses up to masters degree or equivalent
  • Management or leadership qualification

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
  • Broad knowledge of current best practice.
  • Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.

    • Other

    Essential

  • Car owner and driver
  • Able to work as a team member
  • Flexible worker
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Able to deal with difficulties involving colleagues or clients
  • Creative

    • Experience

    Essential

  • 5 years post-graduate experience.
  • Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.
  • Documented evidence of CPD
  • Competent to use standardised assessments.
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to deliver training.
  • Experience of managing teams and undertaking achievement reviews.
  • Experience of contributing to service development.
  • Relevant highly specialist experience post registration.
  • Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
  • Experience of safeguarding.
  • Experience of dealing with complaints.

    • Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a community physiotherapy service.
  • Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post and demonstration of clinical competency framework.
  • Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups or Clinical excellence networks.
  • Training relating to the line management and supervision of assistants and other therapists.
  • Experience of training relatives or carers, other therapists and other professionals.

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice and develop skills accordingly.
  • Planning and decision-making skills and problem solving
  • Computer and internet literate

    • 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).