Job summary
Complex breathlessness is a developing clinical area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with in one of the first national teams treating patients with complex breathlessness (severe asthma, breathing pattern disorder and Inducible laryngeal obstruction).
You would be working with in a well-established Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and alongside the clinical lead physiotherapist in Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD).
As a tertiary centre, the Service receives local, regional and national referrals to assess and treat Severe Asthma, Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) and BPD.
The role is predominantly in an outpatient setting with some in reach onto the medical wards.
You will be supported to develop both your breathing pattern disorder management skills and research skills. You will have the opportunity to both contribute to team projects and lead your own research projects.
Evidence of an MDT working ethos is essential and the application of an innovative approach is required.
The MDT comprises of a Respiratory Consultants, Respiratory Physiotherapist, Severe Asthma nurses, Speech and Language Therapists and a Clinical Health Psychologist.
For informal enquiries contact:
Jennifer Harrison or Claire Slinger on 01772 528331/523237
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical Leadership for the Specialist clinical area, working in partnership with colleagues from across the Integrated Therapies Service and other Directorates and Divisions
To act as a Specialist Physiotherapy practitioner, undertaking expert assessments, management, treatment programmes and discharge plans for patients
To act as a link between the Integrated Therapies Service and colleagues in other organisations to ensure effective transfer of patient care
To address Clinical Governance issues through the continuing development and implementation of an evidence based/best practice framework for the management of patients.
The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post. In addition, all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values and behaviours of the Trust.
About us
The Severe Asthma and Airways service
Strives to provide excellent Multi-professional, holistic assessment and care for patients who have Severe Asthma, Chronic Cough, Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction and Breathing Pattern disorder.
Our focus is to provide a compassionate service in which honesty, empathy and respect for our patients and team members is core to our beliefs. We are committed to making a difference to patients' lives through a collaborative, patient-centred approach with teamwork being at the core of how we serve our patients.
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within a nationally recognised, tertiary level multidisciplinary (MDT) airways service
To demonstrate leadership to members of the MDT in the management of patients with complex breathlessness, breathing pattern disorder and asthma.
To deliver a high quality, patient- centred respiratory Physiotherapy pathway that meets the needs of the patient.
To provide sound, evidence-based practice in the management of patients with a range of airway conditions.
To contribute to the delivery of education and professional development to the LTHTR MDT
To lead on practice and service development through participation and application of research and evaluation
To ensure a contribution to a professional approach to service development and quality improvement and ensure that changes to professional structures, services and roles are underpinned by appropriate support and on-going development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide clinical Leadership for the Specialist clinical area, working in partnership with colleagues from across the Integrated Therapies Service and other Directorates and Divisions
To act as a Clinical Lead Physiotherapy practitioner in undertaking expert assessments, management and treatment programmes and discharge plans for patients within the Specialist Clinical area
To act as a link between the Integrated Therapies Service and colleagues in other organisations to ensure effective transfer of patient care
To address Clinical Governance issues through the continuing development and implementation of an evidence based/ best practice framework for the management of patients in the specialist clinical area.
The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post. In addition, all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values and behaviours of the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within a nationally recognised, tertiary level multidisciplinary (MDT) airways service
To demonstrate leadership to members of the MDT in the management of patients with complex breathlessness, breathing pattern disorder and asthma.
To deliver a high quality, patient- centred respiratory Physiotherapy pathway that meets the needs of the patient.
To provide sound, evidence-based practice in the management of patients with a range of airway conditions.
To contribute to the delivery of education and professional development to the LTHTR MDT
To lead on practice and service development through participation and application of research and evaluation
To ensure a contribution to a professional approach to service development and quality improvement and ensure that changes to professional structures, services and roles are underpinned by appropriate support and on-going development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide clinical Leadership for the Specialist clinical area, working in partnership with colleagues from across the Integrated Therapies Service and other Directorates and Divisions
To act as a Clinical Lead Physiotherapy practitioner in undertaking expert assessments, management and treatment programmes and discharge plans for patients within the Specialist Clinical area
To act as a link between the Integrated Therapies Service and colleagues in other organisations to ensure effective transfer of patient care
To address Clinical Governance issues through the continuing development and implementation of an evidence based/ best practice framework for the management of patients in the specialist clinical area.
The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post. In addition, all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values and behaviours of the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- HPC registration
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Post graduate courses in Respiratory clinical area of Physiotherapy
- Member of the CSP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous varied experience
- Significant experience in RespiratoryOutpatients Physiotherapy at Band 6 level
- Leadership and management experience
- Good understanding of MDT dynamics
- Experience of Evidence Based Practice
Desirable
- Recognised as a Clinical Educator
- Experience of leading and management of a team
- Experience working with patients with complex respiratory conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- HPC registration
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Post graduate courses in Respiratory clinical area of Physiotherapy
- Member of the CSP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous varied experience
- Significant experience in RespiratoryOutpatients Physiotherapy at Band 6 level
- Leadership and management experience
- Good understanding of MDT dynamics
- Experience of Evidence Based Practice
Desirable
- Recognised as a Clinical Educator
- Experience of leading and management of a team
- Experience working with patients with complex respiratory conditions
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
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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).
