Job summary
BOC have an opening
within the combined Home Oxygen and Pulmonary rehabilitation service in North Lincs . We are
looking for an Exercise physiologist with experience in delivery / supporting Pulmonary rehabilitation. The role includes;
Undertaking comprehensive subjective and objective assessments of
respiratory patients on the pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) pathway.
Leading the delivery of group, remote and virtual PR sessions aligned to PRSAS standards.
Prescribing individualised exercise programme with continual assessment and progression and onward lifestyle changes discussions.
Participate in NRAP audit and support the workstreams to achieve full PRSAS accreditation
Clinical support to PR technical instructors team
Communicating effectively and working collaboratively with colleagues to
ensure delivery of a coordinated service
Receiving ongoing clinical supervision with a qualified mentor with a
greater respiratory knowledge base
Working with Nursing team identifying patients who may require ambulatory or long term oxygen therapy at home.
Main duties of the job
The HOS-AR and PR team work closely together managing the work load and prioritising the most urgent cases. Your role will be based in PR with face to face delivery from the PODS leisure center twice weekly , in addition you will undertake home based telephone assessments and deliver virtual Video rehab in conjunction with British steal and local community initiatives as part of an exciting pilot funded by NHSE.
The service runs Monday to Friday ( Exc BH & weekends)
You will hold a degree in exercise physiology ( registered or working towards professional AHCP registration ) or adegree in
Physiotherapy with HSPC registration
Ideally, you will have 1 yrs post-registration experience in Pulmonary rehab delivery
Have a keen interest in Respiratory medicine
Be able to take and document clinical observations and scoring tools(e.g. PHQ9 ,CAT score)
Excellent understanding of Respiratory anatomy and function
Understanding of more common pathophysiology in respiratory
Competent with IT and EPR
Hold a Full clean driving license
Our North Lincs service has the advantage of also providing the Home oxygen assessment service, offering the chance to further your knowledge and skills in ambulatory oxygen assessment and treatment if desired.
About us
BOC were rated Outstanding By CQC in 2023
We support ongoing
professional development and mentorship to ensure our staff are always growing
their knowledge and expertise. We fund places at PCRS conference & hold an employee clinical forum annually, inviting external speakers who are experts in their field;
nurse and physiotherapy specialists, consultants and professors on a wide range
of topics from emerging technology to advanced respiratory practice.
NMC, HSPC fee's reimbursed
and paid expenses for mileage outside of normal commute. Funding for approved,
relevant courses and development opportunities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and audit pulmonary rehabilitation programmes across designated sites within the North Lincs area. To have comprehensive understanding of patient presentation based upon high standards of clinical knowledge and to assess suitability for pulmonary rehabilitation based on knowledge and experience.
- To undertake a comprehensive subjective and objective assessment of respiratory patients and identify when further clinical support is required e.g for those patients with diverse or complex presentation or multiple pathologies.
- To prioritise patient problems from this assessment and formulate an agreed treatment programme. Use clinical reasoning skills to accurately identify impairments and disabilities.
- To formulate, plan, deliver, evaluate and progress a patient-centered pulmonary rehabilitation programme by effective clinical reasoning, using current evidence based practice. To recognise when rehabilitation is not the most appropriate course of action. To use valid and reliable outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and best practice statements to evaluate patient progress, reassessing and adjusting treatment programmes as indicated.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service. To be flexible so to facilitate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with those demonstrating communication barriers. Use advocates and other communication strategies where necessary.
- Work with the Team Leader and Regional Clinical Lead in the evaluation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service using evidence based practise projects, audits, outcome measures and research. Assist with research led by other members of the team. Provide patient related data/statistics when requested in a timely manner.
- Organise own caseload effectively and efficiently with regard to prioritisation and use of time. To recognise when patient presentation requires referral onto other health professional or specialist teams, and take appropriate action.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and audit pulmonary rehabilitation programmes across designated sites within the North Lincs area. To have comprehensive understanding of patient presentation based upon high standards of clinical knowledge and to assess suitability for pulmonary rehabilitation based on knowledge and experience.
- To undertake a comprehensive subjective and objective assessment of respiratory patients and identify when further clinical support is required e.g for those patients with diverse or complex presentation or multiple pathologies.
- To prioritise patient problems from this assessment and formulate an agreed treatment programme. Use clinical reasoning skills to accurately identify impairments and disabilities.
- To formulate, plan, deliver, evaluate and progress a patient-centered pulmonary rehabilitation programme by effective clinical reasoning, using current evidence based practice. To recognise when rehabilitation is not the most appropriate course of action. To use valid and reliable outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and best practice statements to evaluate patient progress, reassessing and adjusting treatment programmes as indicated.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service. To be flexible so to facilitate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with those demonstrating communication barriers. Use advocates and other communication strategies where necessary.
- Work with the Team Leader and Regional Clinical Lead in the evaluation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service using evidence based practise projects, audits, outcome measures and research. Assist with research led by other members of the team. Provide patient related data/statistics when requested in a timely manner.
- Organise own caseload effectively and efficiently with regard to prioritisation and use of time. To recognise when patient presentation requires referral onto other health professional or specialist teams, and take appropriate action.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ABG sampling and interpretation of results
- Conducting walk tests, ensuring the patient receives the most appropriate ambulatory provision
- Confident in using computer and electronic patient management software
- Highly motivated and capable of self managing
Desirable
- Experience in pulmonary rehabilitation
- Experience analysing arterial blood gases
- Asthma / COPD diploma
- ARTP Certification in ABG Sampling or willingness to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ABG sampling and interpretation of results
- Conducting walk tests, ensuring the patient receives the most appropriate ambulatory provision
- Confident in using computer and electronic patient management software
- Highly motivated and capable of self managing
Desirable
- Experience in pulmonary rehabilitation
- Experience analysing arterial blood gases
- Asthma / COPD diploma
- ARTP Certification in ABG Sampling or willingness to undertake
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
