Job summary
At UCLH, we are committed to delivering top-quality patient care, excellent education and world class research.
The development of our post Covid service is a key priority for UCLH and is therefore an exciting and dynamic area to work in. An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to come and work in our award winning Post-Covid and Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy Services. This post is fixed term nine months as maternity leave cover.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 or 7 physiotherapist to join our friendly and high performing team which provides Physiotherapy to both our Post-Covid and Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy services. The post holder would provide assessment in our cutting edge post covid clinic, and Respiratory Physiotherapy treatment to people with breathing pattern disorder and chronic lung disease. The post holder would have the opportunity to lead and contribute to innovative service development projects, be involved in research and support the development of our growing team. This role includes the opportunity to work closely with community partners to further develop post Covid rehabilitation pathways.
A successful candidate will be a dynamic and motivated Physiotherapist who can provide decisive and effective therapy input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills and a flexible approach when working under pressure. You will need appropriate NHS experience at a Band 6 level.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
- Responsible for providing clinical leadership, delivery and co-ordination of therapy services within Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy. This requires working autonomously and incorporating evidenced-based practice in the management of patient care.
- To provide highly specialised assessment and treatment of outpatients with respiratory symptoms, chronic lung disease and post covid syndrome
- To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives to ensure optimum delivery of care.
- To be responsible for daily operational activities and planning, evaluation and development of the team in conjunction with the Clinical Lead.
- To provide clinical leadership and supervision for junior staff within the wider therapy team.
- Line manage and supervise therapy staff and students, while leading on and complying with professional and departmental standards of practice.
- The post holder is responsible for induction, training and supervision of junior staff, students and support staff on rotation in the Team.
- To provide cover within the therapy department during periods of staff absence.
- To provide clinical leadership to staff within the wider acute therapy service when required due to staff absence.
About us
The Acute Therapy Service at UCLH is a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking department who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to patients from all specialties. Our staff are committed to service development and continuously improving patient experience through quality improvement projects, research and engagement with patients. We are proud of what we have achieved and celebrate this through staff recognition events and awards.
Clinically the department is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff, who are divided into small specialty therapy teams which join with similar specialties for education, training and service development. There are extensive opportunities for staff training with internal courses and funding for external courses. We support opportunities to showcase work at national and international conferences.
The department aspires to be a warm, friendly and supportive place to work, enabling all staff to maximise their potential. We encourage staff to contribute to these priorities through departmental and Trust staff groups. We have active and engaged staff groups championing equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, staff wellbeing and patient and staff experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide respiratory physiotherapy assessment and treatment for adults referred to the integrated post Covid service, in clinic and outpatient settings.
- To take a lead role in the delivery and co-ordination of the Therapy Team in the post Covid service . This requires working autonomously and incorporating evidenced-based practice in the management of patient care.
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise appropriately members of the multidisciplinary integrated post covid team and service users.
- To provide detailed specialist assessment, advice, education and training to respiratory outpatients and post covid patients along with their carers.
- To develop an integrated service for patients suffering with long lasting complex symptoms in liaison with seniors and peers within the division.
- To form an important part of the multi-disciplinary team assessing patients with post covid syndrome. These patients may have one (or more) of three key areas for therapy input: Breathing pattern retraining, fatigue management, support with returning to physical activity. Assessment is as part of a busy MDT clinic. Those requiring ongoing therapy treatment under the care of UCLH will be seen in the Respiratory Outpatient Therapy Service.
- To complete assessments of patients which include standardised outcome measures.
- To input into the overall assessment of post covid patients, recording the assessment on our electronic health record and to attend a weekly MDT meeting to feedback on these and other patients.
- To provide Outpatients with an average of 4-6 follow up sessions lasting 45 minutes per session. Treatments will focus around breathing pattern retraining and fatigue management.
- To liaise with community therapy services on patient care and provide specialist support/ training on breathing pattern disorder.
- To share learning and new understanding of the therapy management of post Covid syndrome
- To actively participate in networks and specialist interest groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide respiratory physiotherapy assessment and treatment for adults referred to the integrated post Covid service, in clinic and outpatient settings.
- To take a lead role in the delivery and co-ordination of the Therapy Team in the post Covid service . This requires working autonomously and incorporating evidenced-based practice in the management of patient care.
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise appropriately members of the multidisciplinary integrated post covid team and service users.
- To provide detailed specialist assessment, advice, education and training to respiratory outpatients and post covid patients along with their carers.
- To develop an integrated service for patients suffering with long lasting complex symptoms in liaison with seniors and peers within the division.
- To form an important part of the multi-disciplinary team assessing patients with post covid syndrome. These patients may have one (or more) of three key areas for therapy input: Breathing pattern retraining, fatigue management, support with returning to physical activity. Assessment is as part of a busy MDT clinic. Those requiring ongoing therapy treatment under the care of UCLH will be seen in the Respiratory Outpatient Therapy Service.
- To complete assessments of patients which include standardised outcome measures.
- To input into the overall assessment of post covid patients, recording the assessment on our electronic health record and to attend a weekly MDT meeting to feedback on these and other patients.
- To provide Outpatients with an average of 4-6 follow up sessions lasting 45 minutes per session. Treatments will focus around breathing pattern retraining and fatigue management.
- To liaise with community therapy services on patient care and provide specialist support/ training on breathing pattern disorder.
- To share learning and new understanding of the therapy management of post Covid syndrome
- To actively participate in networks and specialist interest groups.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- Good written and spoken English
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 level in Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Post-graduate experience in respiratory, musckulo-skeletal outpatients and neurology.
- Previous NHS experience as a Physiotherapist
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex respiratory problems
- Evidence of working independently and to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the department.
- Experience of audit, research and service development
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses.
- Experience of supervising Physiotherapists and students
- Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups
Desirable
- Experience in assessing and treating breathing pattern disorder
- Experience of establishing new clinical services
- Experience of delivering virtual clinics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to organise and manage respiratory outpatient services (e.g. outpatient priorities / day case admissions and referral to treatment times)
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research2
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
Desirable
- Evidence of engagement with general public in Post-Covid syndrome awareness and self management.
- Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Experience of team building and team working skills
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to student physiotherapists and undergraduates
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to perform emergency duties
- Able to join 7 day services rota
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- Good written and spoken English
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 level in Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Post-graduate experience in respiratory, musckulo-skeletal outpatients and neurology.
- Previous NHS experience as a Physiotherapist
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex respiratory problems
- Evidence of working independently and to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the department.
- Experience of audit, research and service development
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses.
- Experience of supervising Physiotherapists and students
- Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups
Desirable
- Experience in assessing and treating breathing pattern disorder
- Experience of establishing new clinical services
- Experience of delivering virtual clinics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to organise and manage respiratory outpatient services (e.g. outpatient priorities / day case admissions and referral to treatment times)
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research2
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
Desirable
- Evidence of engagement with general public in Post-Covid syndrome awareness and self management.
- Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Experience of team building and team working skills
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to student physiotherapists and undergraduates
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to perform emergency duties
- Able to join 7 day services rota
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
