Job summary
Pulmonary Rehabilitation services sits within the community
care group of CDDFT and is focused
solely on delivering improved community services in County Durham and
Darlington and enabling people to live independent and fulfilling lives for as
long as possible. We have an established Pulmonary rehabilitation service for
patients within County Durham & Darlington.
Due to the continued expansion of our community
physiotherapy services in County Durham & Darlington, an exciting
opportunity has arisen for a B3 pulmonary rehabilitation physiotherapy
assistant.
This is a temporary position until 31st March 2023 with the
potential for this to lead to a permanent position. Full or Part time hours
will be considered . It is trust wide and the nominal based can be discussed
prior to or at interview.
Main duties of the job
The role is designed to support the delivery of a
comprehensive community pulmonary rehabilitation exercise programme for
patients with COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation is offered to promote and embed
pulmonary rehabilitation as an essential component in the management of
patients with COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions, to improve
patients confidence in the self-management of their conditions and to improve
patients health-related quality of life, breathlessness management, functional
and maximum exercise capacity and thus reduce disability associated with
chronic respiratory disease.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will involve
Supporting
the qualified physiotherapist in the assessment of suitability for the
programme
Performing
objective tests
Supporting
the delivery of individual and group exercise programmes both digitally &
face-to-face
Delivering
education component of the programme
Assisting
the completion and data input of the national respiratory audit programme
Regular
ordering of equipment and other administrative duties including booking
patient's into appointments, sending appointment letters, sending ongoing
referrals.
You will
work closely with GP, PCN, CCG and secondary care respiratory teams to build
excellent working relationships
The following would be considered essential
A car
holder and willing to travel cross site during the working day
IT
literate, experience of System 1 would be beneficial
Experience of delivering rehabilitation programmes in the
community
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will involve
Supporting
the qualified physiotherapist in the assessment of suitability for the
programme
Performing
objective tests
Supporting
the delivery of individual and group exercise programmes both digitally &
face-to-face
Delivering
education component of the programme
Assisting
the completion and data input of the national respiratory audit programme
Regular
ordering of equipment and other administrative duties including booking
patient's into appointments, sending appointment letters, sending ongoing
referrals.
You will
work closely with GP, PCN, CCG and secondary care respiratory teams to build
excellent working relationships
The following would be considered essential
A car
holder and willing to travel cross site during the working day
IT
literate, experience of System 1 would be beneficial
Experience of delivering rehabilitation programmes in the
community
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- No statutory registration required
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working as a Band 2 therapy assistant or relevant role. Learning to NVQ III level in healthcare related area or equivalent.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Valid UK driving license and access to a suitably insured vehicle for the purposes of travelling between hospital sites independently
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post. Evidence of a Healthy Lifestyle. Commitment, motivation and adaptability
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- CPD diary to include evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience. Assistant-level skills within the chosen speciality. Ability to organise and prioritise. Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner. Ability to concentrate frequently throughout the working day. Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day. IT skills
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills. Experience working with patients with chronic respiratory disease
Experience
Essential
- Basic competency training in: mobility assessment, objective measures, progression of mobility and exercises, stair assessment, gym classes, & individual exercise programmes. Theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- No statutory registration required
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working as a Band 2 therapy assistant or relevant role. Learning to NVQ III level in healthcare related area or equivalent.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Valid UK driving license and access to a suitably insured vehicle for the purposes of travelling between hospital sites independently
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post. Evidence of a Healthy Lifestyle. Commitment, motivation and adaptability
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- CPD diary to include evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience. Assistant-level skills within the chosen speciality. Ability to organise and prioritise. Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner. Ability to concentrate frequently throughout the working day. Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day. IT skills
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills. Experience working with patients with chronic respiratory disease
Experience
Essential
- Basic competency training in: mobility assessment, objective measures, progression of mobility and exercises, stair assessment, gym classes, & individual exercise programmes. Theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
