Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse or a Physiotherapist to become a Senior Respiratory Practitioner in the West Sussex COPD Team (Horsham)
As a Senior Respiratory Practitioner, you would be supporting the leadership of an excellent and well-established team. The COPD Team is multi-disciplinary and provides holistic assessment and treatment to COPD patients in both the community and outpatient setting including Oxygen Assessment and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
To support the running of the Oxygen Service and / or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme within the Team.
Using advanced specialist skills be responsible for assessing the physical and psycho-social needs of people with COPD, initiating the appropriate therapeutic care plans and treatment.
To achieve the effective daily management of a caseload, prioritising clinical work and balancing other related and professional activities in accordance with departmental standards.
Identify and participate in opportunities and cross-professional training and organisation of service to patients / carers.
To maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and incorporate into your work including active participation in the supervision process.
Supervising members of staff as appropriate and facilitating their development and performance.
About us
As the largest provider of community healthcare services in Sussex, our teams help people to plan for and manage changes to their health, supporting patients and their families to live more independently. We employ over 6000 full and part time staff, and provide community services to a population of 1.3 million people.
Each year our dedicated clinicians see adult or child patients more than 2.6 million times, caring for people from their earliest moments right up to the final stages of their life.
SCFT teams deliver a range of health and care services to more than 9,000 people every day, working in care homes, clinics, intermediate care units, people's own homes, GP surgeries, schools and other community venues across the region.
Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community and achieving the highest level of service is our top priority.We develop and nurture our staff, and recognise that they are our greatest asset.
We give them clear career pathways, support their wellbeing, recognise and value their diversity and provide them with the leadership, skills and knowledge they need to deliver the best care for our patients now and in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the MDT to plan with the person and carer, the goals and treatment plans and working with other professionals to achieve these.
This will include leading and participating in meetings and case conferences in response to the needs of the individual.
Utilising excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients, relatives, carers and members of the MDT to ensure that a high standard of patient centred care is achieved and that patients and carers have a good understanding of their individual care plan.
Participating in the orientation/induction of new staff.
To use relevant policies, protocols and care pathways based on current evidence based guidelines.
To be competent and have an understanding of relevant clinical guidance, clinical management and to be able to effectively complete oxygen assessment and prescription.
To support the running of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme within the Team, including assessment and completion of appropriate outcome measures.
Assist the senior clinicians Team Lead to maintain continuity of care and deputising when appropriate.
Ensuring accidents, incidents or complaints arising in the team are reported and recorded following agreed procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the MDT to plan with the person and carer, the goals and treatment plans and working with other professionals to achieve these.
This will include leading and participating in meetings and case conferences in response to the needs of the individual.
Utilising excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients, relatives, carers and members of the MDT to ensure that a high standard of patient centred care is achieved and that patients and carers have a good understanding of their individual care plan.
Participating in the orientation/induction of new staff.
To use relevant policies, protocols and care pathways based on current evidence based guidelines.
To be competent and have an understanding of relevant clinical guidance, clinical management and to be able to effectively complete oxygen assessment and prescription.
To support the running of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme within the Team, including assessment and completion of appropriate outcome measures.
Assist the senior clinicians Team Lead to maintain continuity of care and deputising when appropriate.
Ensuring accidents, incidents or complaints arising in the team are reported and recorded following agreed procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist or Nursing & Midwifery Council as a Nurse.
- Post registration qualification or training to Masters level or equivalent, or be willing to undertake
Desirable
- Advanced Physical assessment course or Masters level module
- Mentoring course or equivalent or Qualified Practice Assessor
- Recognised Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical case management
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of a consistent pattern of learning from education and training
- Post registration experience in respiratory Care
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership skills
- Experience of working with complex respiratory patients
- Experience of leading service development and change
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and skills within clinical area
- Able to use advanced reasoning and assessment skills in a wide range of approaches to treatments and management of conditions
- Up to date knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit
- Able to use advanced reasoning and assessment skills in a wide range of approaches to treatments and management of conditions
- Able to manage, diffuse and resolve conflict
Desirable
- Able to use recognised IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office including Excel
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist or Nursing & Midwifery Council as a Nurse.
- Post registration qualification or training to Masters level or equivalent, or be willing to undertake
Desirable
- Advanced Physical assessment course or Masters level module
- Mentoring course or equivalent or Qualified Practice Assessor
- Recognised Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical case management
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of a consistent pattern of learning from education and training
- Post registration experience in respiratory Care
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership skills
- Experience of working with complex respiratory patients
- Experience of leading service development and change
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and skills within clinical area
- Able to use advanced reasoning and assessment skills in a wide range of approaches to treatments and management of conditions
- Up to date knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit
- Able to use advanced reasoning and assessment skills in a wide range of approaches to treatments and management of conditions
- Able to manage, diffuse and resolve conflict
Desirable
- Able to use recognised IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office including Excel
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
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).
