Experienced Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapist

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new service and work closely with the inpatient LTV/chronic respiratory physiotherapy team. The post holder will be embedded within the Hospital at Home team and will have the opportunity to develop their skills and expertise in respiratory physiotherapy.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients with long-term ventilation (LTV) and chronic respiratory conditions in their home environment.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, including clear escalation and weaning plans, using advanced skills in respiratory physiotherapy devices and techniques.
  • Collaborate with the inpatient LTV/chronic respiratory physiotherapy team to provide respiratory physiotherapy support and advice.
  • Deliver education and training to patients, families, carers, schools, and healthcare professionals on respiratory physiotherapy techniques and devices.
  • Contribute to service development and improvement, including scoping current services, exploring research, and conducting regular service reviews and audits.
About Us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS trusts, providing a wide range of hospital and community services to patients in south London and beyond. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes through innovation and excellence.

Person Specification
  • Essential
    • Degree in Physiotherapy/HCPC Registration
    • MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of post-graduate specialist training
  • Desirable
    • Postgraduate course in management or leadership
    • Membership of relevant National SIG
Previous Experience
  • Essential
    • Extensive post-registration experience in respiratory physiotherapy management
    • Broad range of experience at Band 5 level, including respiratory, rehabilitation, and outpatients
    • Significant experience in a range of Paediatric Care at Band 6, including neuro, ortho, resp, developmental, community care, and musculoskeletal
  • Desirable
    • Previous experience at Band 7 in the relevant clinical area
    • Experience of formal presentations to MDT audiences
    • Previous experience in research and/or clinical audit
Skills
  • Essential
    • Knowledge of a wide range of assessment and treatment techniques
    • Ability to teach in a range of settings
    • Remains updated with professional practice and new research
    • Competent IT skills, including word, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint
  • Desirable
    • Understanding of modes and weaning of long-term ventilation
    • Knowledge of nebulisers and a range of medications to optimise respiratory function
Physical Requirements
  • Essential
    • Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day
    • Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment

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