Job summary
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team is looking for a Band 6 Practitioner to join and support the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service based at Dorset County Hospital. This is a fixed term vacancy to cover maternity leave. Whilst this is a full-time vacancy, secondment opportunities and part time hours will be considered, and applications are invited from experienced allied health professionals or nurses.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in community settings across Dorset delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation. We have close links with respiratory and therapy teams in Dorset County Hospital, Primary Care Networks and have well established MDT support.
Dorset County Hospital is the lead provider for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the County. We workin close collaboration with Dorset Healthcare, running our services from a range of community venues. We are currently working towards achieving national accreditation and are committed to our involvement in the national audit program for Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Staff development and progression is important to us, with regular in-house training and access to external courses. The successful applicant will also gain experience in managerial skills by appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students. Opportunities for project work and service improvement will be available.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations
- To work at an advanced level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised patient caseload, and decide priorities for own work area, without direct supervision.
- Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. Ensure that your practice meets the required professional standards.
- Assess patients' suitability to join the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program
- Manage and participate in the patient exercise and education sessions
- Maintain close links with other members of the respiratory MDT - including DAIRS team & Respiratory Champions in Primary Care
- Car driver is essential
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staffOur Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to come and shadow one of our Pulmonary Rehabilitation groups and learn more about our service, then please get in touch.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to come and shadow one of our Pulmonary Rehabilitation groups and learn more about our service, then please get in touch.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Nursing
- Registered as a Physiotherapist/ Occupational Therapist with HCPC or as a nurse with the RCN
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses
- Undertaken clinical educators training
Desirable
- CSP/RCN or RCOT Member
- Member of special interest groups
- Undertaken appropriate managerial/leadership training
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Wide ranging rotational physiotherapy /occupational therapy or nursing experience at band 5 level including experience in the specialist area
- Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
- Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to the specialist area of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of national guidelines and standards relevant to the specialist area of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Self-motivated with a clear vision of the role
- Demonstrate professional independence
- Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
- Car driver / owner
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Research experience
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads
- Experience of supervision and appraisal of Therapy/Nursing staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback
- Experience of leading group therapy sessions
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent time management skills with ability to organise prioritise and delegate
- Ability to self-direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
- Good teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills, including using hospital data bases, word processing, excel, email and power point
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Desirable
- IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Nursing
- Registered as a Physiotherapist/ Occupational Therapist with HCPC or as a nurse with the RCN
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses
- Undertaken clinical educators training
Desirable
- CSP/RCN or RCOT Member
- Member of special interest groups
- Undertaken appropriate managerial/leadership training
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Wide ranging rotational physiotherapy /occupational therapy or nursing experience at band 5 level including experience in the specialist area
- Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
- Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to the specialist area of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of national guidelines and standards relevant to the specialist area of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Self-motivated with a clear vision of the role
- Demonstrate professional independence
- Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
- Car driver / owner
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Research experience
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads
- Experience of supervision and appraisal of Therapy/Nursing staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback
- Experience of leading group therapy sessions
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent time management skills with ability to organise prioritise and delegate
- Ability to self-direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
- Good teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills, including using hospital data bases, word processing, excel, email and power point
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Desirable
- IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational 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
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).
