Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our fantastic extended primary care team (EPCT) here at East London NHS Foundation Trust (rated outstanding by the CQC). This role will provide a successful applicant with the opportunity to take a Clinical lead respiratory role within the EPCT and specialist services. The role is based at Eastham Care Centre in the borough of Newham and is part of the team which consists of a team of multidisciplinary professionals that work across the community and hospital to facilitate early discharge and prevent unnecessary hospital admission.
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, and flexible physiotherapist to join our team in working with patients across a variety of clinical services and areas in the community needing respiratory input at a specialist level. Applicants must have a clinical skill with an interest in respiratory physiotherapy i.e. COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation etc. Applicants should also have the ability to manage complex cases independently, providing a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, expert input and intervention, evidencing problem solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence-base practice to the EPCT teams including specialist services e.g community neuro, learning disabilities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the delivery of a specialistshort / long term respiratory service for people withrespiratory conditions across the integrated organisation.? To work as an independent practitioner, managing andprioritising own caseload, working in a variety of settingsin the community, exercising a high level clinicalreasoning and decision making in clinical care.? To hold accountability for the caseload and case managecare in all settings in the patient's care pathways - thisincludes patients in acute exacerbation and stable casemanagement. This includes patients attending thePulmonary Rehabilitation service.? To work in partnership with stakeholders in providingseamless care to patients? To work with people with acute and chronic respiratoryconditions to develop their knowledge and skills withregard to their management of symptoms associated with
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please could you kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please could you kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- Registered Physiotherapist qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- MSc level qualification or equivalent experience
- Independent and Supplementary prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Advanced Physical Assessment skills
- Specialist knowledge in respiratory conditions like COPD
- Skills in caring for patients receiving noninvasive ventilation and long term oxygen therapy.
- Established organisational and leadership skills.
Desirable
Knowlede and skills
Essential
- The post holder will be required to have professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training, experience to master's level or equivalent as essential.
- Significant post registration experience.
- Significant experience working in a similar role within community or secondary care
Desirable
- Working in primary care
- Staff Management skills
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- Registered Physiotherapist qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- MSc level qualification or equivalent experience
- Independent and Supplementary prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Advanced Physical Assessment skills
- Specialist knowledge in respiratory conditions like COPD
- Skills in caring for patients receiving noninvasive ventilation and long term oxygen therapy.
- Established organisational and leadership skills.
Desirable
Knowlede and skills
Essential
- The post holder will be required to have professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training, experience to master's level or equivalent as essential.
- Significant post registration experience.
- Significant experience working in a similar role within community or secondary care
Desirable
- Working in primary care
- Staff Management skills
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
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).
