Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 7
12 mth Fixed term contract
This is a 12 month fixed term contract within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team.
The Specialist Physiotherapist in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team is responsible for the day-to-day professional management of all aspects of Physiotherapy intervention to people accessing these services either in their own homes, at clinics, in the community or by virtual means. This post also includes an airway clearance clinic. The post holder will also be a key member in the service continuing to work towards national accreditation in line with Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Accreditation Standards (PRSAS).
The post holder is expected to be a positive role model and an effective leader in terms of clinical management, patient care, communication and quality standards. The post holder is expected to be a clinical specialist in their respective field and to provide clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the organisation. The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to the patients referred with complex multiple pathologies who exhibit a range of physical, psychological, neurological, emotional, behavioural and social problems.
interviews expected to be held week commencing 2nd June 2025
Main duties of the job
- To undertake full respiratory assessments and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialised skills such as use of respiratory monitoring, exercise prescription and exercise progression
- Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing
- To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.
- To continue to work towards National Accreditation of the service alongside the service lead
- To be responsible for own and the teams allocated work plan, and to independently plan and organise this with regard to clinical priorities and effective use of time, depending on changing priorities on a daily basis.
- To lead the use of evidence based practice in service delivery and ensure there is an infrastructure to support this
- Be proactive in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and national policy and evidence which drives and informs treatment to these cohort of patients. The post holder will be innovative in the implementation of evidence base practices and apply these within the service.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job and Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job and Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Msc in relevant field.
- Member of CSP
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Significant evidence of post graduate training and work experience relevant to specialist adult community rehabilitation
Desirable
- Practice Educator training
- Leadership training
Specific Skills
Essential
- Well-developed inter-personal communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the clinical health benefits associated.
- Able to motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive or physical ability
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation national guidance.
- Ability to use initiative and work creatively and independently
Desirable
- Skilled negotiator and communicator in a range of environments and across complex teams
- Complaints handling
- Experience of working to KPIs and service targets
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting, including the use of oropharyneal and tracheal suction.
- Significant experience of managing junior staff including students
- Participation in service improvement/ audits within a service to drive change.
- Some experience of co-ordinating and delivering In-service training.
Desirable
- Experience of writing and implementing policy and procedures
- Experience of measuring and monitoring clinical practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to improving services by having an innovative approach to your work and an openness to change
- Ability to respond positively to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions in response to An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders. Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care. Interview urgent clinical situations eg. Patients voicing suicidal concerns
- Passionate about providing high quality, person centred health and social care in the community.
- Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT System
- Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care.
- An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Msc in relevant field.
- Member of CSP
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Significant evidence of post graduate training and work experience relevant to specialist adult community rehabilitation
Desirable
- Practice Educator training
- Leadership training
Specific Skills
Essential
- Well-developed inter-personal communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the clinical health benefits associated.
- Able to motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive or physical ability
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation national guidance.
- Ability to use initiative and work creatively and independently
Desirable
- Skilled negotiator and communicator in a range of environments and across complex teams
- Complaints handling
- Experience of working to KPIs and service targets
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting, including the use of oropharyneal and tracheal suction.
- Significant experience of managing junior staff including students
- Participation in service improvement/ audits within a service to drive change.
- Some experience of co-ordinating and delivering In-service training.
Desirable
- Experience of writing and implementing policy and procedures
- Experience of measuring and monitoring clinical practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to improving services by having an innovative approach to your work and an openness to change
- Ability to respond positively to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions in response to An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders. Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care. Interview urgent clinical situations eg. Patients voicing suicidal concerns
- Passionate about providing high quality, person centred health and social care in the community.
- Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT System
- Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care.
- An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders.
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).
