Specialist Physiotherapist

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is a suitable position for an experienced band 5 looking for a Band 5 to 6 progression post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as a rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist within the team.

The successful applicant will be a vital part of the MDT in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services in the team's portfolio. These include the Specialist areas of Respiratory (and Pulmonary Rehabilitation), Cardiology (and Cardiac Rehabilitation), Gastro, Frailty, Complex Care as well as Medical Assessment areas.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner as part of the Inpatient Therapy Team supported by highly specialist therapists
To work across different locations in the hospital and community including hospital wards, patient's own homes, outpatient clinics and group settings
To perform therapeutic assessment of patients who present with diverse and complex chronic physical and psychological problems
To provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes
To deliver programmes of care, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions

About us

You must be committed to our Trust Values:

VISION
OPENNESS
INTEGRITY
COMPASSION
EXCELLENCE

The post offers the opportunity to develop within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Date posted

19 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-32IC-23

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Rd

Farnworth

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification attached to this job vacancy outline the main responsibilities of the role. In essence, the job concerns the delivery of Pulmonary rehabilitation to individuals and groups in a variety of locations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Evidence of post graduate training in Respiratory Physiotherapy
Clinical Educators/Field worker course or equivalent

Desirable

Membership of appropriate professional body
Membership of professional special interest group

Experience

Essential

Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
Extensive experience working within the field of Respiratory Medicine
Experience of effective team working
Experience of student education within the workplace up to graduate level

Desirable

Participation in clinical audit

Skills

Essential

Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of conditions relevant to Pulmonary Rehab
Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively

Other

Essential

Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Evidence of post graduate training in Respiratory Physiotherapy
Clinical Educators/Field worker course or equivalent

Desirable

Membership of appropriate professional body
Membership of professional special interest group

Experience

Essential

Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
Extensive experience working within the field of Respiratory Medicine
Experience of effective team working
Experience of student education within the workplace up to graduate level

Desirable

Participation in clinical audit

Skills

Essential

Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of conditions relevant to Pulmonary Rehab
Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively

Other

Essential

Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).