Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within Respiratory Physiotherapy for an enthusiastic and dynamic physiotherapist. The post holder needs the ability to manage a complex caseload and will be supported to provide expert advice, education and support for staff and patients within the Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) service. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate solid clinical reasoning and clinical skills and knowledge of chronic respiratory lung diseases, particularly.
With advancements in the treatment of CF and evolving physiotherapy management our patients are now requiring less acute care. At present this is an exciting time to be in CF as we are adapting to meet the current needs of patients and changing the way we work. As such, this role will be predominantly within the out-patient setting with and we are currently exploring delivering outreach interventions to enable both the management of short-term issues and long- term adherence to treatment.
This post will also offer exciting opportunities to develop the outpatient CF physiotherapy service and potentially in the future the management of other long term respiratory conditions. The post-holder will not be expected to contribute to weekend and on call respiratory working due to the nature of the role.
Main duties of the job
Clinical activities will include:
Clinic-based assessments.
Inpatient respiratory assessment and treatment as required.
Treatment adherence support.
Development of holistic outpatient physiotherapy pathways.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Therapy team and the Cystic Fibrosis MDT to deliver and develop this service. As a physiotherapist within the Cystic Fibrosis team, you will develop skills in:
Clinical interventions to support optimised respiratory care Management of a long-term condition including adherence to treatment Motivational skills Quality improvement methodology
This post will be a static role, working as part of the Cystic Fibrosis Physiotherapy team.
You must be able to demonstrate:
Post graduate experience sufficient to develop skills in managing a complex caseload, including some experience in respiratory care.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience in teaching and development of staff or students.
Excellent interpersonal communication and team working skills.
About us
Sheffield Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre
The Sheffield Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is a regional unit predominantly covering the South Yorkshire region but outreaching as far as the East coast. The Centre cares for patients during their transition from children's services onwards and is at the forefront of developing technologies to support patient adherence. This post offers excellent personal and professional development opportunities within a well established and developing service.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Therapy Services provides a number of services over 7 days (including Saturday, Sunday, bank holidays and evenings). Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to these rosters as part of their contracted hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Candidates should possess an MSc/BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Candidates should possess an MSc/BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration NHS experience as a Physiotherapist.
- Post-registration knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the relevant clinical speciality applied for.
- Clear demonstration of understanding of NHS admission/referral/rehabilitation pathways for respiratory patients
- Experience and skills in teaching and development of staff and students
Desirable
- Service Improvement Project
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice/Clinical effectiveness course
- Fieldwork educators course
Special skills/apptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics utilising relevant IT
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration NHS experience as a Physiotherapist.
- Post-registration knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the relevant clinical speciality applied for.
- Clear demonstration of understanding of NHS admission/referral/rehabilitation pathways for respiratory patients
- Experience and skills in teaching and development of staff and students
Desirable
- Service Improvement Project
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice/Clinical effectiveness course
- Fieldwork educators course
Special skills/apptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics utilising relevant IT
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
