Job summary
The Southampton COPD team works together with University Hospital Southampton to provide an integrated approach to COPD management for the population of Southampton. We provide a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Pathway and Community COPD clinics for people with complex COPD.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation team currently consists of Physiotherapists, Respiratory Nurses, Exercise Instructor and Therapy Assistants.
The service is predominantly based at Bitterne Health Centre, but also run Pulmonary Rehabilitation exercise classes and community COPD clinics at Royal South Hants Hospital and Adelaide Health Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who will actively promote the COPD pathway and primarily support the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation in the community. They will independently manage and deliver evidence based PR exercise programmes to patients in different community settings, including digital programmes. The post holder will also support community respiratory clinics across the city supporting consultants and specialist practitioners in delivering complex COPD care.
The successful candidate will work as an active member of the team in supporting and leading patients during their time on our programme. They will have in depth knowledge of exercise and its prescription, being able to lead and progress patients through their programme. With this knowledge they will also be a resource for training of other team members and the development of the service.
Main duties of the job
*Complete referral triages, assessments and review of patients for Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR).
*Implement the delivery of PR programmes for groups in face to face and virtual settings.
*Independently manage allocated PR venue, including caseload, logistics, equipment and staffing.
*Support patients in line with national and local guidelines, monitoring progress, modify and adapt treatment programmes as required using SMART goal setting.
*Work independently, within level of competency, to undertake assessments and interventions, recognising their own limits and request supervision of senior clinicians to ensure the delivery of safe care.
*Be aware and take appropriate action of clinical deterioration of patients, emergencies, internal and major incidents which affect service continuity.
*Provide direction and guidance for patients and carers on treatment options; physical, emotional and social.
*Have the ability to support patients with mobility problems, in an enabling way, including the use of wheelchairs or walking aids.
*Make person centred, evidence-based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure compassion, dignity and high-quality care.
*Respond to patient, relative and carer's concerns and take action as required and escalate appropriately.
*Take a lead in working with 3rd party organisations to facilitate pathways to support long term behaviour change.
* Be active in organising and delivery of national awareness events e.g. World COPD day.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc in Sport Science/Registered Nursing/Registered AHP or equivalent
- Good all-round basic education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study/specialist training in respiratory/COPD
- Level 4 Exercise Training for Chronic Respiratory Disease or Cardiac Specialist Exercise Instructor Training (will need completing if appointed)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of physiological and psychosocial problems associated with chronic respiratory disease
Desirable
- Previous experience working with people with co-morbidities in an exercise setting
- Previous experience as an Exercise Technician or Instructor or within a respiratory specialism area
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to raise complex clinical cases and present clearly problems for structured support and guidance
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Able to develop and sustain relationships across professional boundaries
- Ability to work as part of a team and promote team working
- Good IT skills -- able to use Word and Excel competently
- Able to deal with all requests from patients in a sympathetic and helpful manner
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Knowledge of current exercise research/management for patients with cardiorespiratory requirements and able to adapt for individual patient needs
- Able to risk assess for safety of patients, environments and staff in both face-to-face and virtual environments
- Commits to maintaining personal development and meeting requirements of revalidation
- Is able to follow and demonstrate our Solent HEART values. You can find these on our website: https://www.solent.nhs.uk/about-us/our-values/
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and patients and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities. An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post.
- Is able to work legally in the UK
- Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults
- Ability to travel for meetings across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire
- For posts which require a professional registration, post holders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body
- For posts where post holders are required to drive as part of their role they hold a valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK
Desirable
- Knowledge of chronic lung conditions
- Knowledge of National agendas and the effect on practice e.g. NSFs including Chronic Disease Management and the Public Health Agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc in Sport Science/Registered Nursing/Registered AHP or equivalent
- Good all-round basic education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study/specialist training in respiratory/COPD
- Level 4 Exercise Training for Chronic Respiratory Disease or Cardiac Specialist Exercise Instructor Training (will need completing if appointed)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of physiological and psychosocial problems associated with chronic respiratory disease
Desirable
- Previous experience working with people with co-morbidities in an exercise setting
- Previous experience as an Exercise Technician or Instructor or within a respiratory specialism area
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to raise complex clinical cases and present clearly problems for structured support and guidance
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Able to develop and sustain relationships across professional boundaries
- Ability to work as part of a team and promote team working
- Good IT skills -- able to use Word and Excel competently
- Able to deal with all requests from patients in a sympathetic and helpful manner
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Knowledge of current exercise research/management for patients with cardiorespiratory requirements and able to adapt for individual patient needs
- Able to risk assess for safety of patients, environments and staff in both face-to-face and virtual environments
- Commits to maintaining personal development and meeting requirements of revalidation
- Is able to follow and demonstrate our Solent HEART values. You can find these on our website: https://www.solent.nhs.uk/about-us/our-values/
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and patients and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities. An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post.
- Is able to work legally in the UK
- Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults
- Ability to travel for meetings across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire
- For posts which require a professional registration, post holders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body
- For posts where post holders are required to drive as part of their role they hold a valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK
Desirable
- Knowledge of chronic lung conditions
- Knowledge of National agendas and the effect on practice e.g. NSFs including Chronic Disease Management and the Public Health Agenda
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).
