Job summary
An exciting Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity has arisen in our Pulmonary Rehabilitation team for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapists within Kent. We have a new post in the East Kent area.
Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation teams provide valuable services across East Kent and DGS (Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley) localities. This is a skilled post with the expectation that you will utilise your specialised clinical knowledge to assess and treat patients with chronic respiratory conditions in a community setting. Your input into this service will allow patients to improve their functional ability and breathlessness management to make a tangible difference to their quality of life. The team are now also integral to providing a rehabilitation service to those patients recovering from Covid-19 and demonstrating signs of Long-Covid.
Working within Pulmonary Rehabilitation provides great job satisfaction when you receive positive feedback from patients such as:
"The people were very friendly and helpful and got me to exercise every day instead of sitting in this chair. It has changed my life."
As a member of our team we will ensure that you have the opportunity to strengthen and develop your specialised respiratory skills. You will be an integral part of a team including a Band 7 Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and supported by an admin team to deliver a high-quality service.
Main duties of the job
You will play a key part in engagement with integrated accountable care organisations. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation service is currently working with care providers in Kent and continues to develop the respiratory pathway and the service to serve the local population.
The service currently provides regular in-service training, clinical supervision, protected CPD time, and input into local clinical interest groups. The trust also encourages staff to develop and provide training opportunities internally and externally as identified during the appraisal process. The Trust has also achieved Foundation Trust Status and rated as 'Outstanding' by CQC. The service is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians, being the first team in the area to achieve this status.
It is essential that you are HCPC registered with proven experience and knowledge in a respiratory specialised field. We welcome applications from band 5 Physiotherapists looking to specialise into chronic respiratory disease management where you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills. Driving or access to transport is also essential for this post.
There is an option of hours from a minimum of 22.5 hours up to a maximum of 37.5 hours. The service will offer flexibility in discussion to successful candidates for working hours and location.
Please call or arrange an informal visit to discuss how we can support your next career move.
Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 9th October.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 9th October.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy o Registration with HCPC o Evidence of on-going relevant Postgraduate Continued Professional Development (CPD) in field of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Desirable
- o Member of CSP o Member of ACPRC or relevant SIG o First Aid at Work o Completion of ALERT(TM) Course o Completion of Clinical Educator Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- o Previous experience at Band 6 or evidence of meeting Band 5 KSF o Clinical Experience of treating patients with Respiratory conditions. o Evidence of completing relevant respiratory rotations at Band 5. o Wide range of hospital experience in ICU, medical and surgical, care of the elderly, neurology and outpatients. o Previous contribution to clinical education / training/ support and supervision of less experienced staff / students o Experience of working as part of an MDT
Desirable
- o Previous experience of leading or assisting in delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes o Experience of working in a community setting. o Previous involvement in audit or research o Experience of people management e.g. conducting appraisals. o Experience of working with the voluntary sector e.g. BLF
Knowledge
Essential
- o Good knowledge of respiratory conditions and the physiotherapy management of these. o Good knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation o Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk Assessment o Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the NHS and its processes o Knowledge of safe working practices in all settings e.g. Loan working in the community.
Desirable
- o Knowledge of key Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Respiratory and Oxygen Guidelines and Standards o Knowledge of the voluntary sector role in supporting patients with respiratory pathology. o Knowledge of audit and evaluation methods to implement quality improvements
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- o Good communication skills - verbal and written o Excellent record keeping /documentation skills o Prioritisation skills o Competent IT Skills - Microsoft Office o Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills o Good organisational and time management skills o Ability to manage stressful situations o Ability to work as a team member o Car driver /
Desirable
- o Map Reading Skills o Supervisory or leadership skills o Delegation and feedback skills o Appraisal skills o Ability to drive around locality in timely manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
- o Commitment to personal & service development o Commitment to delivering a high quality respiratory service o Enthusiasm / Drive o Reliable o Flexibility o Resilience
Desirable
- o Sense of humour o Assertive o Decisive o Team player with empathetic approach
Ability to manage
Essential
- o Time o Staff o Resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy o Registration with HCPC o Evidence of on-going relevant Postgraduate Continued Professional Development (CPD) in field of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Desirable
- o Member of CSP o Member of ACPRC or relevant SIG o First Aid at Work o Completion of ALERT(TM) Course o Completion of Clinical Educator Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- o Previous experience at Band 6 or evidence of meeting Band 5 KSF o Clinical Experience of treating patients with Respiratory conditions. o Evidence of completing relevant respiratory rotations at Band 5. o Wide range of hospital experience in ICU, medical and surgical, care of the elderly, neurology and outpatients. o Previous contribution to clinical education / training/ support and supervision of less experienced staff / students o Experience of working as part of an MDT
Desirable
- o Previous experience of leading or assisting in delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes o Experience of working in a community setting. o Previous involvement in audit or research o Experience of people management e.g. conducting appraisals. o Experience of working with the voluntary sector e.g. BLF
Knowledge
Essential
- o Good knowledge of respiratory conditions and the physiotherapy management of these. o Good knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation o Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk Assessment o Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the NHS and its processes o Knowledge of safe working practices in all settings e.g. Loan working in the community.
Desirable
- o Knowledge of key Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Respiratory and Oxygen Guidelines and Standards o Knowledge of the voluntary sector role in supporting patients with respiratory pathology. o Knowledge of audit and evaluation methods to implement quality improvements
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- o Good communication skills - verbal and written o Excellent record keeping /documentation skills o Prioritisation skills o Competent IT Skills - Microsoft Office o Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills o Good organisational and time management skills o Ability to manage stressful situations o Ability to work as a team member o Car driver /
Desirable
- o Map Reading Skills o Supervisory or leadership skills o Delegation and feedback skills o Appraisal skills o Ability to drive around locality in timely manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
- o Commitment to personal & service development o Commitment to delivering a high quality respiratory service o Enthusiasm / Drive o Reliable o Flexibility o Resilience
Desirable
- o Sense of humour o Assertive o Decisive o Team player with empathetic approach
Ability to manage
Essential
- o Time o Staff o Resources
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
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).
