Respiratory Physiotherapist

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

The closing date is 10 May 2024

Job summary

Are you a Respiratory Physiotherapist with a passion for delivering outstanding care that brings the 6 Cs (care, compassion, commitment, courage, communication and competence) to life? If so, we want to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Respiratory service, which provides one-to-one and group-based interventions to Havering residents with long term respiratory conditions. The service offers clinic and domiciliary based care, and assessment of oxygen needs in addition to rehabilitation groups.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise and effective leadership, and work in conjunction with the clinical lead to further advance the quality of care, rehabilitation and experience we offer our patients. The post holder will work closely with clinicians from other pathways the service offers eg.,home oxygen service assessment and review, COPD case management.

Main duties of the job

You will receive regular supervision, training and support from respiratory lead to address your learning needs and work closely with other members of the MDT. Internal and external courses are supported as part of your CPD

To be an integral proactive member of Havering Respiratory services in partnership with Key Stakeholders.
To provide high-quality leadership qualities for junior staff in Havering Respiratory team by having and implementing organisational knowledge relating to trust protocols and procedures and supporting all to adhere to them.
To support Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme within Havering
Support the development of high - quality clinical respiratory care throughout the respiratory care pathways, supporting others to do the same through integrated and collaborative working
The respiratory care/education will be delivered in local NHS or community venues, in the patient's own home or residence, as individual or group sessions as appropriate
To be responsible for own and others caseload management
To participate in the trusts appraisal and supervision system and support others to do the same
To keep accurate and up to date patient records in accordance with local trust, professional body, and legal requirements
To participate in and ensure effective risk management behaviours across the Havering Respiratory team by accident/ incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the trust register.

About us

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary y (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177 per annum pro rata).

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

395-HV594-24

Job locations

Romford Clinic

40 Main Road

Romford

RM13BS

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be:

A qualified Physiotherapist with experience of working with respiratory conditions
HCPC registered
Compassionate and committed to supporting patients to achieve optimum function
Willing to learn
Flexible in your approach
Committed to improving quality of care delivery
Able to prioritise your workload
A strong communicator and listener
Committed to delivering outstanding patient care every time
Be willing and able to travel between multiple sites in the course of performing duties
A good team player

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be:

A qualified Physiotherapist with experience of working with respiratory conditions
HCPC registered
Compassionate and committed to supporting patients to achieve optimum function
Willing to learn
Flexible in your approach
Committed to improving quality of care delivery
Able to prioritise your workload
A strong communicator and listener
Committed to delivering outstanding patient care every time
Be willing and able to travel between multiple sites in the course of performing duties
A good team player

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Physiotherapist-
First Degree or equivalent

Desirable

Non Medical Prescriber
Post-Reg Physiotherapy qualification
Pulmonary Rehabilitation training course by ACPRC

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with Respiratory Patients
Experience of organising and running group rehab programmes
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Experience of working as part of MDT

Desirable

Community experience

Skills

Essential

IT competent, understanding and use of various programmes
Comprehensive assessment skills
Ability to formulate management plans
Experience in supervising and managing staff

Desirable

Advanced clinical assessment skills
Provision of education

Other

Essential

Supporting Statement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Physiotherapist-
First Degree or equivalent

Desirable

Non Medical Prescriber
Post-Reg Physiotherapy qualification
Pulmonary Rehabilitation training course by ACPRC

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with Respiratory Patients
Experience of organising and running group rehab programmes
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Experience of working as part of MDT

Desirable

Community experience

Skills

Essential

IT competent, understanding and use of various programmes
Comprehensive assessment skills
Ability to formulate management plans
Experience in supervising and managing staff

Desirable

Advanced clinical assessment skills
Provision of education

Other

Essential

Supporting Statement

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).