Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Community Respiratory Physiotherapist Band 5 training post upskilling to band 6 within 12 months if competencies met, based at The Coley Clinic in Reading. Enjoying responsibility, you will be happy to look after the physiotherapy component of the Berkshire West Community Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme, part of the Community Respiratory Service, based within the Cardiac and Respiratory Specialist Services.
You will hold a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and will have preferably experience in respiratory physiotherapy/pulmonary rehabilitation and experience with old age medical conditions, with a desire to become a specialist in the field.
Active participant in the development of the domiciliary physiotherapy respiratory service for Berkshire West patients, you will use clinical reasoning skills, clinical research, audit and data collection to provide support and advice in a community setting.
A real people person, you will be working with the Community Based Respiratory Team, other care teams, social services and physiotherapy managers. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, friendly and considerate environment.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the physiotherapy component of the Berkshire West Community Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme
- To accept autonomous clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients with COPD within Berkshire West localities, providing high quality, responsive, specialist respiratory community physiotherapy services in patient's homes or other appropriate locations
- Responsible for prioritising and monitoring referrals to the physiotherapy service for patients with COPD
The3 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- Registered Physiotherapist along with HCPC registration
- Post-graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team in Respiratory Medicine and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- A full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes
About us
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Salary ranging from£28,407 to £34,581 per annum
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCP Registration
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Member of the ACPRC
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Post graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.
- Post graduate experience in NHS
- Post graduate core rotations including a Respiratory/ Medical/ Surgical rotation
- Post graduate community rotation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of this post and Trust
- Basic knowledge of Respiratory Physiotherapy and a passion for it
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments / Presentation Skills
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines
- Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Able to motivate others
- Able to work effectively in a team / Good understanding of team working
- Sound knowledge of the National Health Service (NHS)
- Good inter-personal skills particularly when in patients home environment.
- Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills
- Understanding of the importance of Audit and Research
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to problem solve / Sound clinical reasoning skills
- Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- Aware of own limitations and seeks help appropriately
- Willingness to take directions
- Willingness to learn and participate in competency programme
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCP Registration
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Member of the ACPRC
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Post graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.
- Post graduate experience in NHS
- Post graduate core rotations including a Respiratory/ Medical/ Surgical rotation
- Post graduate community rotation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of this post and Trust
- Basic knowledge of Respiratory Physiotherapy and a passion for it
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments / Presentation Skills
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines
- Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Able to motivate others
- Able to work effectively in a team / Good understanding of team working
- Sound knowledge of the National Health Service (NHS)
- Good inter-personal skills particularly when in patients home environment.
- Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills
- Understanding of the importance of Audit and Research
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to problem solve / Sound clinical reasoning skills
- Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- Aware of own limitations and seeks help appropriately
- Willingness to take directions
- Willingness to learn and participate in competency programme
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
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).
