Respiratory Physiotherapist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. As a Respiratory Physiotherapist, you will play a vital role in developing and providing high-quality physiotherapy treatment programmes for patients with lung conditions in the community setting.

Main Responsibilities

• To provide effective and efficient physiotherapy treatment programmes for respiratory patients in the community setting and within the pulmonary rehabilitation service.
• To lead assessments, group education sessions, and exercise classes, adjusting exercises according to patients' health status on that day.
• To undertake oxygen therapy assessments and prescriptions, including long-term oxygen therapy and ambulatory oxygen.
• To act as a source of expertise on the management of respiratory patients, providing support and advice to other health professionals and agencies within and external to the Trust.

About Us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients and are seeking a Respiratory Physiotherapist who shares our values and commitment to excellence.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in respiratory physiotherapy.
• Minimum of 1 year's NHS experience.
• Experience of running rehabilitation classes.
• Post-graduate experience in respiratory physiotherapy.
• Broad range of experience at B5 level.
• Appreciation of constraints to working in the community.

Desirable

• Participated in clinical audit.
• Experience in research/literature reviews.
• At least 1 year's experience in specialist respiratory care, including respiratory outpatients, ITU, and medical wards.
• Experience of student supervision/clinical education.
• Experience of teaching in a clinical setting.
• Experience of operational team management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to use electronic clinical systems, e.g., EMIS, Cerner.
• Remains updated with professional practice and new research.
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Willingness to lead staff training.
• Ability to manage time effectively.