Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

Hi, I'm Kristy, a Respiratory Physiotherapist working across the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team and the Community Respiratory Team. We are looking for a Band 6 community Respiratory Physiotherapist. Our team works with patients in the community to support them at home with their chronic respiratory conditions, as well as in their pulmonary rehabilitation rehab journey.

For me, one of the most rewarding parts of the job is being able to support patients in their own home because it allows you to develop closer therapeutic relationships and create a unique bond with your patients. In our team we have Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists and Respiratory support workers, and we work closely with the wider Multidisciplinary Team.

We are looking for a qualified and registered Physiotherapist, but our goal is to find someone with passion and interest in respiratory conditions and supporting people in their own homes. Therefore, we are happy to consider candidates without community and/or respiratory training.

Main duties of the job

Plan, implement and evaluate individualised Pulmonary Rehabilitation based on evidence base practice and the application of clinical reasoning skills Promote and support self management To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work. To organise the caseload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time Supervise and support junior physiotherapists and health care assistant staff, delegating work as appropriate Use education, support and counselling to promote a better understanding of respiratory conditions for patients, their families, carers and other agencies involved Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis Attend and represent the Community Respiratory Team and service meetings, MDT's and any other meetings as required Use education, support and counselling to promote a better understanding of respiratory conditions for patients, their families, carers and other agencies involved Travel countywide to support delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation and support the community respiratory as required. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work. To organise workload effectively with regard to clinical priorities an use of time Undertake assessment and review of patients on oxygen in the community.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To support the Community Respiratory Team, as required countywide, to care for patients with respiratory needs, using evidence based practice and patient centred goals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To support the Community Respiratory team in the care of complex patients as necessary to facilitate prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions, early supported discharge, management of advanced respiratory disease and promotion of self management, oxygen assessment and management, quality end of life care. To participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) working and provide specialised advice,support and education to clinicians. Working within the largest provider of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the county, you will assist in managing, promoting and delivering the Programme. Ensure that this is delivered, using evidence based practice and patient centred goals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To work closely with other providers who also deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough To support the application of CPFTs Pulmonary Rehabilitation Accreditation. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with access toadvice and support from senior colleagues. To work in collaboration with secondary and primary care boundaries. Our mission is to put people in control of their care. We will maximise opportunities forindividuals and their families by enabling them to look beyond their limitations to achievetheir goals and other words: To offer people the best help to do the best for themselves. We are committed to the core NHS values which we underpin in all that we do working Together for Patients, Compassion, Respect & Dignity, Everyone Counts, Improving Lives, Commitment to Quality of Care

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy HPC Registration Teaching qualification/experience

Desirable

Post registration qualification in respiratory medicine Member of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

Recent experience in respiratory medicine Good team player Experience of MDT working

Desirable

Pulmonary Rehab experience Community working System 1 experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Ability to form positive working relationships with other agencies, charities and providers Excellent verbal communication skills

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues

Other

Essential

Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Positive approach to older people

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