Job summary
We are excited to be able to recruit a full-time band 7 clinical specialist respiratory physiotherapist to lead our regional service to patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) and our innovative Bronchiectasis Ambulatory Care Service. The post will be split 50:50 over the two services. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic physiotherapist to come and work within the highly specialist PCD and Bronchiectasis multi-disciplinary team based at Glenfield Hospital, a tertiary specialist cardio-respiratory hospital, part of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Central England Adult PCD Clinical Management Service provides service coordination, advice, and clinical care to adults with PCD across the Midlands and East Region, and is one of four similar Services commissioned by NHSE. The Service is provided in partnership with University Hospitals of Birmingham, a similar physiotherapy post is based in Birmingham, covering the west of the region. The role will include; working within a dedicated PCD MDT providing specialist PCD clinics based in Leicester and network clinics in the wider region; supporting local physiotherapists to manage patients with PCD within hospitals and clinics in the region; close working with other specialist adult and paediatric PCD services to ensure national standards of high quality care; seamless transition from Paediatric services.Our Bronchiectasis ambulatory care service provides an innovative, multidisciplinary, home intravenous antibiotic and support service. This aims to prevent admission and support early hospital discharge for appropriate patients who are acutely unwell with Bronchiectasis. The role will work alongside an experienced MDT and include: assessing patient suitability for the service, assessing and optimising any acute physiotherapy needs before discharge and whilst the patient is on home treatment, managing any ongoing physiotherapy needs with appropriate onwards referrals and evaluation of the service.This post will sit within the existing Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis specialist physiotherapy team, which consists of an advanced practitioner physiotherapist, another clinical specialist and band 6 physiotherapists. It will also have a close working relationship with the large inpatient and outpatient respiratory physiotherapy team based at Glenfield, a highly motivated, supportive, specialist cardio respiratory physiotherapy team. A degree of flexible and remote working will be encouraged. Car owner driver is essential. The post is advertised as 1 WTE Band 7 Post, to cover 0.5 WTE PCD and 0.5 WTE Bronchiectasis.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients.
The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty.
The Clinical Specialist will:-
- Provide clinical and professional leadership to Physiotherapy (PT) colleagues
- Lead evaluate and develop clinical practice within CF team, ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks
- Responsible for the clinical standards, evidence based practice and quality metrics
- Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose and develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
- To be responsible for a clinical caseload
- Undertake an active role in developing Therapy and liaising with the MDT and other centres making sure the pathway for patients is up to date.
- Be responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of Physiotherapy by the team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy holding responsibility for defined projects
- Work alongside the Therapy Speciality Lead / Therapy Clinical Team Leader to develop links between the specialist Therapy team and relevant CMGs and Corporate Directorates within UHL
- Ensure the training and development of staff
- Liaise with colleagues and work across site/cross speciality if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- Deputise for the Therapy Clinical Team Leader as appropriate
- Develop the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity
- Assist and support the Therapy management team and Therapy Speciality Leads and Therapy Clinical Team Leaders within the service in the improvement and transformation of Therapy services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients.
The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty.
The Clinical Specialist will:-
- Provide clinical and professional leadership to Physiotherapy (PT) colleagues
- Lead evaluate and develop clinical practice within CF team, ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks
- Responsible for the clinical standards, evidence based practice and quality metrics
- Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose and develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
- To be responsible for a clinical caseload
- Undertake an active role in developing Therapy and liaising with the MDT and other centres making sure the pathway for patients is up to date.
- Be responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of Physiotherapy by the team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy holding responsibility for defined projects
- Work alongside the Therapy Speciality Lead / Therapy Clinical Team Leader to develop links between the specialist Therapy team and relevant CMGs and Corporate Directorates within UHL
- Ensure the training and development of staff
- Liaise with colleagues and work across site/cross speciality if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- Deputise for the Therapy Clinical Team Leader as appropriate
- Develop the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity
- Assist and support the Therapy management team and Therapy Speciality Leads and Therapy Clinical Team Leaders within the service in the improvement and transformation of Therapy services.
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of managing a team
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of managing change
- Evidence of teaching other professionals
Education
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in CF and BE
- Demonstrates Specialist skills and knowledge in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of audit/research
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Expresses enthusiasm for post
Experience
Essential
- Respiratory on call and weekend experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of managing a team
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of managing change
- Evidence of teaching other professionals
Education
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in CF and BE
- Demonstrates Specialist skills and knowledge in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of audit/research
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Expresses enthusiasm for post
Experience
Essential
- Respiratory on call and weekend experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards
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).
