Advanced Physiotherapist

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

This job is now closed

Job summary

We have a new role based in our Medicine Therapy team with Cardiology and Respiratory specialisation for a physiotherapist who is passionate about providing not only excellent Cadio-respiratory care, but who also thrives in progressing the rehabilitation and discharge planning of patients with complex co-morbidities

This post provides the opportunity to work within the integrated medicine therapy team ( both physiotherapists and occupational therapists), which provides therapy services to a predominantly frail elderly population of patients across both the Sandwell and City Hospital sites. Our Respiratory Hub which comprises of respiratory medicine and protected Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) beds and the Cardiology wards are based at Birmingham City Hospital. A keen interest in assisting patients with the physical, psychological and social aspects to their recovery is important for this role. Our aim is for our patients to enjoy an improved quality of life by giving them the tools to understand and manage their cardiac and Respiratory condition.

This role will also give an opportunity for the succussful candidate to improve the existing therapy services within the cardio-respiratory wards through service development projects, implementing seamless pathways for patients from actue to community care and also be responsible for formulating thorough teaching and training for the medicine therapy team and the MDT. You will part of a 7 day rota including oncall service.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the ongoing rehabilitation of a patient who has moved from critical care to the respiratory hub, assessing for rehabilitation complexity and need, in order to facilitate appropriate transfer into community services for ongoing rehabilitation
The challenge of improving the physical and functional task abilities of someone suffering with a long term respiratory condition such as COPD
Educating other professionals on the prevention of hospital acquired functional decline through prolonged bed-rest via early restoration of physical activity
To work as an independent and autonomous practitioner within a multi professional team, ensuring that patients with multiple pathologies due to cardiac disease receive the highest standards of care.
Identifying patients who are end of life and signposting into the appropriate palliative care services
To provide professional support, clinical expertise and appropriate education and training to all those professionals involved in providing care to patients with cardiac and Respiratory disease.
Clinical supervision sessions with a junior member of staff whom you supervise

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Date posted

28 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-CT-5255048

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To be the lead clinician for all cardio-respiratory inpatients, completing advanced therapeutic assessments and formulating individualised treatment plans.

-Provide expertise within acute medical inpatients including respiratory, cardiology, multiple pathology, neurology and older adults care management to physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary colleagues, patients and carers through specialist advice and education.

- To be responsible for defined areas especially Cardio-respiratory wards and own caseload without supervision. To have advanced knwoledge of management of patients with various cardiac conditions and linking in with cardiac nurses in their rehabilitation.

- To be responsible for service development within the cardiology and Respiratory wards linking in with key members of the MDT.

- To liaise with community therapy team to implement seamleass pathways for continuity of care for cardio-respiratory patient from acute to community setting- cardiac and pulmonary rehabs services.

- To formulate and conduct thorough teaching and provide relevant training to the therapy teams especially Medicine in management of cardio-respiratory patients.

- To work closely with the respiratory therapy team and Critical care nurses for continuity of care of patient stepped down from ITU/CCU and patient needing Non-Invasive Ventilation

-Provide clinical leadership to Band 6 & 5 Physiotherapists, occupational therapist and therapy support workers within the speciality through supervision, assessment, education and development

- Lead the supervision and assessment of undergraduate/post-graduate Physiotherapy students within own clinical area as required ensuring the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by a degree/higher degree level.

- Will be part of the oncall service and 7 days working rota and potential extended hours in line with the respiratory hub service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To be the lead clinician for all cardio-respiratory inpatients, completing advanced therapeutic assessments and formulating individualised treatment plans.

- To be responsible for service development within the cardiology and Respiratory wards linking in with key members of the MDT.

- To liaise with community therapy team to implement seamleass pathways for continuity of care for cardio-respiratory patient from acute to community setting- cardiac and pulmonary rehabs services.

- To formulate and conduct thorough teaching and provide relevant training to the therapy teams especially Medicine in management of cardio-respiratory patients.

- To work closely with the respiratory therapy team and Critical care nurses for continuity of care of patient stepped down from ITU/CCU and patient needing Non-Invasive Ventilation

-Provide clinical leadership to Band 6 & 5 Physiotherapists, occupational therapist and therapy support workers within the speciality through supervision, assessment, education and development

- Will be part of the oncall service and 7 days working rota and potential extended hours in line with the respiratory hub service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Post graduate experience including working at Band 6 level within specified clinical field
Good experience in working in Cardio-Respiratory setting including being on oncalls
Good understanding of various Respiratory conditions and chest clearnce teachniques
Experience in Teaching and training to staff and patient groups

Desirable

Involvement in audit & research

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registration
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
CPD evidence in the field of Cardiology and Respiratory

Desirable

Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate Physiotherapy students

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Post graduate experience including working at Band 6 level within specified clinical field
Good experience in working in Cardio-Respiratory setting including being on oncalls
Good understanding of various Respiratory conditions and chest clearnce teachniques
Experience in Teaching and training to staff and patient groups

Desirable

Involvement in audit & research

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registration
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
CPD evidence in the field of Cardiology and Respiratory

Desirable

Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate Physiotherapy students

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).