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Job overview

UHCW NHS Trust is looking for highly motivated and experienced Band 6 Physiotherapists to join the expanding in-patient teams based within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

The post consists of four annual rotations through Cardiothoracic, General Critical Care, Neuro-Respiratory and Respiratory Medicine.

The Cardiothoracic Unit is a regional centre encompassing ITU, HDU, step down and the Cardiothoracic ward where a range of routine and complex cardiac, thoracic and upper GI surgeries are performed.

The General Critical Care Unit comprises 26 beds encompassing a varied and challenging caseload of Major Trauma, Neurosurgical and general ICU and HDU patients.

The Respiratory Medicine rotation comprises a 42 bedded Respiratory and NIV ward and 48 bedded Respiratory and Infectious Disease ward, which has a varied mix of chronic and acute respiratory patients who may require NIV during their exacerbation, and general medical patients. The caseload also comprises patients transferred from Critical Care, continuing their rehabilitation programme to optimise exercise tolerance and functional recovery.

The Neuro caseload includes patients who may be respiratory compromised who are transferred into the Neuro Enhanced Care Unit, SCI patients, neuromuscular patients (MG, GBS, MND) as well as new chest infections. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work within integrated teams of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. We are looking for applicants who have developed knowledge and skills to assess and treat patients with a wide variety of conditions within an acute setting. You should also have experience in staff and student supervision, training and appraisal. Previous involvement in service developments and audits would be advantageous.

The post holder will be required to participate in the overnight on call and weekend respiratory rota  as well as the 7 day service rota for their specific area. Training and support will be provided as required to enable participation in the respiratory rota.

All of the Therapy teams are led by experienced Band 7 Therapists who will support you in your learning and professional development. The Therapy Department values the importance of professional development, training and high quality clinical supervision for all our staff. We have a well-established appraisal system in place alongside regular and varied CPD opportunities.

This post offers excellent opportunities to work within a large teaching hospital in a well-established and supportive environment with good working relationships with the wider Multidisciplinary Team.

Please be advised that interviews are proposed for week commencing 20th May.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.