Job summary
BOC have an opening
within the combined Home Oxygen and Pulmonary rehabilitation service in Bradford . We are
looking for an Exercise physiologist or physiotherapist with a keen interest in respiratory 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
Main duties of the job
Our Bradford service has the advantage of providing the Home oxygen assessment service, and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service offering the chance to further your knowledge and skills in ambulatory oxygen assessment and treatment .
The team is managed by a supportive and knowledgeableteam lead, the team work closely together managing the work load and prioritising the most urgentcases. Your role will be based in PR with delivery across two sites in Bradford and home based telephone assessments and virtual Video rehab delivery .
The service runs Monday to Friday
You will hold a qualification in exercise physiology ( registered or working towards) or
A qualification in
Physiotherapy with HSPC registration
Ideally, you will have 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 driving license
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 have a clinical forum each year with 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 expenses for mileage outside of normal commute. Funding for approved,
relevant courses and development opportunities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal responsibilities of
the Respiratory Specialist are:
Assess and review patients that
have been referred to the Home Oxygen Assessment Service in
line with the BTS Clinical Component for the Home Oxygen Service:
·
Pre-screen patients to ensure that only those
with a clinical need are invited for oxygen assessment, and to ensure that all
relevant patient information is provided by the referrer prior to the first
appointment
·
Undertake ABG sampling and accurately interpret the
results
·
Conduct 6 minute walk tests or shuttle walk
tests with patients requiring ambulatory oxygen therapy
·
Educate patients and their carers on the use of
home oxygen therapy including the risks associated with incorrect use and self
management of their condition including smoking cessation and nutritional
advice
·
Ensure onward referral to other teams / services in line with local referral protocols
·
Maintain appropriate and current patient records
·
Liaise with patient families and their carers
and manage emotional situations professionally
·
Accurately and promptly complete the HOOF and
forward to the Home Oxygen Supplier
·
Review complex cases with Healthcare Professionals as appropriate
·
Communicating and promoting the service locally
·
Ensure the service is highly integrated within
the care pathway
·
When required, attend quarterly service review
meetings with the CCG ensuring that
actions and activities required by the CCG are completed in a timely manner
·
Propose and implement continuous improvements to
the service
·
Becoming a source of respiratory expertise to
all clinicians and provide
specialist respiratory training, advice and support to all clinicians who
require it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal responsibilities of
the Respiratory Specialist are:
Assess and review patients that
have been referred to the Home Oxygen Assessment Service in
line with the BTS Clinical Component for the Home Oxygen Service:
·
Pre-screen patients to ensure that only those
with a clinical need are invited for oxygen assessment, and to ensure that all
relevant patient information is provided by the referrer prior to the first
appointment
·
Undertake ABG sampling and accurately interpret the
results
·
Conduct 6 minute walk tests or shuttle walk
tests with patients requiring ambulatory oxygen therapy
·
Educate patients and their carers on the use of
home oxygen therapy including the risks associated with incorrect use and self
management of their condition including smoking cessation and nutritional
advice
·
Ensure onward referral to other teams / services in line with local referral protocols
·
Maintain appropriate and current patient records
·
Liaise with patient families and their carers
and manage emotional situations professionally
·
Accurately and promptly complete the HOOF and
forward to the Home Oxygen Supplier
·
Review complex cases with Healthcare Professionals as appropriate
·
Communicating and promoting the service locally
·
Ensure the service is highly integrated within
the care pathway
·
When required, attend quarterly service review
meetings with the CCG ensuring that
actions and activities required by the CCG are completed in a timely manner
·
Propose and implement continuous improvements to
the service
·
Becoming a source of respiratory expertise to
all clinicians and provide
specialist respiratory training, advice and support to all clinicians who
require it.
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
