Specialist Physiotherapist

Bromley Healthcare CIC

The closing date is 31 March 2025

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Job summary

Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 7

£51,883 - £58,544 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Full time, Part-time & Flexible working considered

The Post Covid Community Pathway and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) Services in Bromley are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist who would like to be involved in developing these services.

If you are a Physiotherapist, with respiratory experience, who would like to use their skills to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team, but also assist with service development and quality improvement,please get in touch.

The PR service is currently working towards national accreditation. Under the NHS 5 year plan, respiratory services were identified as a key target for the NHS to aim to reduce hospital admissions. Pulmonary Rehabilitation was identified as a key component to promoting the health and wellbeing to those patients with a chronic lung condition. As part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS), the PR service undergoes audits in line with the National Respiratory Audit Plan, continuous quality improvement and patient engagement to reach national standards. The service is aiming to achieve accreditation in 2025, and if successful would be in the top 15% of services run in England and Wales.

This is a split post between both services.

Proposed Interview date 10th April 2025

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Physiotherapist is responsible for the day-to-day professional management of all aspects of Physiotherapy intervention to people referred to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway and Pulmonary Rehabilitation services within Bromley Healthcare delivered to patients either in their own homes, at clinics, in the community or by virtual means.

The post holder is expected to be a positive role model and an effective leader in terms of clinical management, patient care, communication and quality standards. The post holder is expected to be a clinical specialist in their respective field and to provide clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the organisation.

The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to the patients referred with complex multiple pathologies who exhibit a range of physical, psychological, neurological, emotional, behavioural, social problems.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

848-BHC-077-25

Job locations

Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA

Orpington

BR6 9XA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a Physiotherapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the services by:

Clinical:

  • Triaging referrals to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway, discussing these with the MDT to ensure all clients receive intervention from the most appropriate services.

  • To undertake full respiratory assessments and independently plan individual,specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialised skills such as use of respiratory monitoring, exercise prescription and exercise progression.

  • To demonstrate expertise in the use of respiratory manual physiotherapy skills to include auscultation, chest vibrations and the ability to assess exercise tolerance and suction techniques.

  • Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.

  • Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing.

  • Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals, making recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.

  • Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients and their carers.

  • To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.

  • Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.

  • To attend and on occasions lead the weekly MDT meetings to discuss clients.

  • To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.

  • To provide support, supervision and delegate clinical work to Junior staff and the Therapy Assistant in order to meet needs of the client group.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a Physiotherapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the services by:

Clinical:

  • Triaging referrals to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway, discussing these with the MDT to ensure all clients receive intervention from the most appropriate services.

  • To undertake full respiratory assessments and independently plan individual,specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialised skills such as use of respiratory monitoring, exercise prescription and exercise progression.

  • To demonstrate expertise in the use of respiratory manual physiotherapy skills to include auscultation, chest vibrations and the ability to assess exercise tolerance and suction techniques.

  • Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.

  • Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing.

  • Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals, making recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.

  • Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients and their carers.

  • To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.

  • Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.

  • To attend and on occasions lead the weekly MDT meetings to discuss clients.

  • To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.

  • To provide support, supervision and delegate clinical work to Junior staff and the Therapy Assistant in order to meet needs of the client group.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc/Msc in Physiotherapy

Desirable

  • Post graduate MSc in relevant field

Professional registration

Essential

  • Current registration with HCPC
  • Member of CSP

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Practice Educator training

Desirable

  • Evidence of studying at MSc level

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Post Covid Syndrome and the effects on body systems
  • Excellent assessment skills
  • Knowledge of Post Covid national guidance
  • Car Driver with licence valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable

  • Use of electronic patient record systems

Experience

Essential

  • Post graduate experience relevant to the service
  • Experience of managing own caseload and delegating
  • Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting, including the use of oropharyneal and tracheal suction.

Desirable

  • An understanding of multi professional care planning
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc/Msc in Physiotherapy

Desirable

  • Post graduate MSc in relevant field

Professional registration

Essential

  • Current registration with HCPC
  • Member of CSP

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Practice Educator training

Desirable

  • Evidence of studying at MSc level

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Post Covid Syndrome and the effects on body systems
  • Excellent assessment skills
  • Knowledge of Post Covid national guidance
  • Car Driver with licence valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable

  • Use of electronic patient record systems

Experience

Essential

  • Post graduate experience relevant to the service
  • Experience of managing own caseload and delegating
  • Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting, including the use of oropharyneal and tracheal suction.

Desirable

  • An understanding of multi professional care planning

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA

Orpington

BR6 9XA


Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA

Orpington

BR6 9XA


Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead

Natalie Martlew

n.martlew@nhs.net

07714170330

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

848-BHC-077-25

Job locations

Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA

Orpington

BR6 9XA


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