Job summary
Band 7 Specialist Physiotherapist - Post COVID
£53,751 - £60,651 inc HCAS pro rata per annum
Part time houes 15 per week
The Post Covid Community Pathway and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) Services in Bromley are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist who would like to be involved in developing these services.
The Post Covid Community Pathway is going through an exciting time of developing into a multiple symptom pathway including patients with fatigue, breathlessness or "brain fog" and other potentially related symptoms such as pain, dizziness or cough. If you are a Physiotherapist, with respiratory experience who would like to use their skills to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team, but also assist with service development and quality improvement, please get in touch.
The PR service is currently working towards national accreditation. Under the NHS 5 year plan, respiratory services were identified as a key target for the NHS to aim to reduce hospital admissions. Pulmonary Rehabilitation was identified as a key component to promoting the health and wellbeing to those patients with a chronic lung condition.
This role will predominantly be based in these two services. However, there will also be an expectation for the post holder to support other respiratory services in the organisation as required.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Physiotherapist is responsible for the day-to-day professional management of all aspects of Physiotherapy intervention to people referred to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway and Pulmonary Rehabiliation services within Bromley Healthcare delivered to patients either in their own homes, at clinics and classes, or by virtual means.
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, and social problems. It is understood that it is unlikely that one candidate will have relevant experience in all these areas, so please contact the Service Lead, if you have any questions.
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
To provide a Physiotherapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the services by:
Clinical:
- Triaging referrals to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway, discussing these with the MDT to ensure all clients receive intervention from the most appropriate services.
- To undertake full physio 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.
- To demonatrate expertise in the use of respiratory physiotherapy skills to include auscultation, airway clearance techniques and assess exercise tolerance.
- To assess breathing pattern disorders and provide intervention as clinically indicated.
- Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.
- Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and tailoring for common co-morbidities in Post Acute Infection Syndrome.
- Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals and recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.
- Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients/their carers and provide guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance, independence 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.
- Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.
- To attend and on occasions lead the weekly MDT meetings to discuss clients.
- To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- To provide support, supervision and delegate clinical work to Junior staff and the Therapy Assistant in order to meet needs of the client group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a Physiotherapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the services by:
Clinical:
- Triaging referrals to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway, discussing these with the MDT to ensure all clients receive intervention from the most appropriate services.
- To undertake full physio 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.
- To demonatrate expertise in the use of respiratory physiotherapy skills to include auscultation, airway clearance techniques and assess exercise tolerance.
- To assess breathing pattern disorders and provide intervention as clinically indicated.
- Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.
- Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and tailoring for common co-morbidities in Post Acute Infection Syndrome.
- Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals and recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.
- Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients/their carers and provide guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance, independence 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.
- Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.
- To attend and on occasions lead the weekly MDT meetings to discuss clients.
- To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- To provide support, supervision and delegate clinical work to Junior staff and the Therapy Assistant in order to meet needs of the client group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate MSc in relevant field
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Practice educator training
Desirable
- Evidence of studying at MSc level
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Post Covid/ Post Acute Infection Syndrome and the effects on body systems
- Excellent assessment skills
- Knowledge of Post Covid national guidance
- Clinical experience in the treatment and management of chronic respiratory conditions demonstrating depth of knowledge and skills
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the pulmonary rehab process including knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice
- Car driver with license valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Use of electronic patient record systems
- Knowledge of chronic fatigue, chronic pain and commonly associated conditions
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience relevant to the service
- Experience of managing own caseload and delegating
- Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting
Desirable
- An understanding of multi professional care planning
- Experience in the use of oropharyngeal and tracheal suction
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate MSc in relevant field
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Practice educator training
Desirable
- Evidence of studying at MSc level
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Post Covid/ Post Acute Infection Syndrome and the effects on body systems
- Excellent assessment skills
- Knowledge of Post Covid national guidance
- Clinical experience in the treatment and management of chronic respiratory conditions demonstrating depth of knowledge and skills
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the pulmonary rehab process including knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice
- Car driver with license valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Use of electronic patient record systems
- Knowledge of chronic fatigue, chronic pain and commonly associated conditions
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience relevant to the service
- Experience of managing own caseload and delegating
- Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting
Desirable
- An understanding of multi professional care planning
- Experience in the use of oropharyngeal and tracheal suction
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).
