Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Physiotherapist, Respiratory Medicine

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Job summary

This is an exciting specialty role in the respiratory medicine physiotherapy team. It would suit someone looking to specialise in respiratory care and building a path towards advanced clinical practice in this area.

Main duties of the job

Dear candidate,

We are seeking a physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering high quality evidence-based physiotherapy intervention in acute hospital respiratory services. The Respiratory Medicine Physiotherapy Team serves a diverse population of acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including those presenting with high acuity illness requiring non-invasive ventilation. This post is a critical part of a cohesive multiprofessional team working within the Osler Respiratory Unit; a 24-bedded newly refurbished ward specialising in respiratory care. The Respiratory Medicine Physiotherapy Team have been instrumental in the organisation's CoVID-19 response and recovery efforts. The team are now in a position to re-focus on the strategic and operational objectives set prior to CoVID-19 as part of the Therapies Clinical Service Unit (CSU) five-year strategy.

Closing Date 05/07/2022 11:59pm

About us

Therapies employ 300 staff across the professions of Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. We are hosted in the Division of Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiac services (MRC), but deploy our services across all divisions within the Trust. The Head of Therapies Office comprises senior management, leadership, governance, education, research and administrative functions supporting ten clinical work streams, all of which are based on clinical disciplines and expertise and are led by clinical leads.

Details

Date posted

21 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-4296782-B6

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality, safe and effective physiotherapy services to adults under the care of respiratory medicine, as part of a cohesive multi-professional team.

To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to effectively assess, goal plan and treat patients following admission to hospital, and outpatient setting, and strive to maximise their independence and quality of life.

To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists, support workers physiotherapy students

To actively participate in quality improvement, clinical audit and research projects seeking to improve

To take an active part in the teams seven-day working and overnight oncall roster to maximise access to physiotherapy services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality, safe and effective physiotherapy services to adults under the care of respiratory medicine, as part of a cohesive multi-professional team.

To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to effectively assess, goal plan and treat patients following admission to hospital, and outpatient setting, and strive to maximise their independence and quality of life.

To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists, support workers physiotherapy students

To actively participate in quality improvement, clinical audit and research projects seeking to improve

To take an active part in the teams seven-day working and overnight oncall roster to maximise access to physiotherapy services.

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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).

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.

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).

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

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Therapies

Terry Cordrey

terry.cordrey@ouh.nhs.uk

01865572722

Details

Date posted

21 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-4296782-B6

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


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