Job summary
This is an exciting new opportunity within the well established Integrated Respiratory Team (IRT) to support the expansion of the respiratory virtual wards across Lambeth and Southwark. As a member of the IRT, this role will provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice for patients living with chronic respiratory disease. The post holder will provide operational and clinical leadership to the respiratory virtual ward and work alongside the inpatient team to facilitate COPD admission avoidance, early and supported discharge. They will also provide support to the wider IRT services asthma services, home oxygen services and the COPD care bundle across KHPs and the community.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the Integrated Respiratory Team (IRT) at GSTFT. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in operational and clinical management in the IRT which is multi-professional and provides input to patients across the trust who are living with chronic respiratory conditions. The post is supported by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead and is a member of the wider Band 7 and 8 respiratory in- and outpatient team.
There will be a focus in the role on leadership and development of the virtual ward service across Lambeth and Southwark including service evaluation and quality improvement.
You will have had experience at a senior level including acute and chronic respiratory care and evidence of an interest in developing further in this area. An excellent communicator you will demonstrate a desire to work creatively to bring about innovative service development within IRT services and and wider respiratory team. A strong commitment to training at undergraduate and post-graduate levels and an interest in research is desirable.
The respiratory physiotherapy service has a high profile within the Trust and currently provides a 7-day service, reflecting the physiotherapy department's commitment to meeting patient needs and delivering excellence. It is essential the post holder be able to contribute fully to on call out of hours services.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of stable and acutely ill patients, with chronic respiratory problems, with multi-pathology including those who have highly complex presentations, to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and to maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
- To provide care for patients in and out of hospital as part of the wider IRT Multidisciplinary Team.
- To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists / physiotherapy assistants / students and MDT staff in physiotherapeutic care of patients with respiratory problems.
- To provide skilled team leadership and be responsible for operational management, team development, implementation of policy and policy changes in own clinical area, and to set and monitor standards of practice.
- To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in departmental research and audit in their clinical area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of stable and acutely ill patients, with chronic respiratory problems, with multi-pathology including those who have highly complex presentations, to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and to maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
- To provide care for patients in and out of hospital as part of the wider IRT Multidisciplinary Team.
- To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists / physiotherapy assistants / students and MDT staff in physiotherapeutic care of patients with respiratory problems.
- To provide skilled team leadership and be responsible for operational management, team development, implementation of policy and policy changes in own clinical area, and to set and monitor standards of practice.
- To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in departmental research and audit in their clinical area.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Post Graduate Courses relevant to the clinical speciality
- Registration HCPC
- Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Recognised post-graduate qualification e.g. MSc. in Respiratory Care
- Post graduate course(s) in management and / or leadership training
- Membership of relevant National SIG e.g. ACPRC / BTS / ICS
- Leadership training
Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of the principles relevant to physiotherapy within a respiratory setting including acute presentations, disease management and rehabilitation
- Advanced knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the holistic management of complex patients with COPD demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting, goal planning, developing care pathways and using outcome measures.
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research
- Supervision of other staff e.g. Band 5 staff; physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor; students
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate and evidence of an awareness of skill mix and service needs
- Practiced IT skills; e.g. Microsoft office packages
- Demonstration of advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of current national policies / standards / initiatives in respiratory physiotherapy for chronic respiratory diseases
- Advanced IT skills e.g. Excel spreadsheet functions, word document editing and report writing
- Ability to deliver and / lead staff training, including the MDT
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 level with evidence of experience in respiratory physiotherapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Experience in the physiotherapy management of COPD and other chronic respiratory disease
- Significant experience of working as an integral member of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of managing other physiotherapists; Physiotherapy assistants /technical instructors; students
- Experience of service development / evaluation and audit / change management
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting; including physiotherapists and the wider MDT
- Participation in respiratory out of hours working
- NHS experience as a physiotherapist
Desirable
- Experience of research development or participation
- Previous experience as a Band 7 within a respiratory setting
- Previous experience at Band 7 within a respiratory setting
- Significant experience in physiotherapy management of COPD patients
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment and manage competing priorities
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Post Graduate Courses relevant to the clinical speciality
- Registration HCPC
- Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Recognised post-graduate qualification e.g. MSc. in Respiratory Care
- Post graduate course(s) in management and / or leadership training
- Membership of relevant National SIG e.g. ACPRC / BTS / ICS
- Leadership training
Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of the principles relevant to physiotherapy within a respiratory setting including acute presentations, disease management and rehabilitation
- Advanced knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the holistic management of complex patients with COPD demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting, goal planning, developing care pathways and using outcome measures.
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research
- Supervision of other staff e.g. Band 5 staff; physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor; students
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate and evidence of an awareness of skill mix and service needs
- Practiced IT skills; e.g. Microsoft office packages
- Demonstration of advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of current national policies / standards / initiatives in respiratory physiotherapy for chronic respiratory diseases
- Advanced IT skills e.g. Excel spreadsheet functions, word document editing and report writing
- Ability to deliver and / lead staff training, including the MDT
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 level with evidence of experience in respiratory physiotherapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Experience in the physiotherapy management of COPD and other chronic respiratory disease
- Significant experience of working as an integral member of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of managing other physiotherapists; Physiotherapy assistants /technical instructors; students
- Experience of service development / evaluation and audit / change management
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting; including physiotherapists and the wider MDT
- Participation in respiratory out of hours working
- NHS experience as a physiotherapist
Desirable
- Experience of research development or participation
- Previous experience as a Band 7 within a respiratory setting
- Previous experience at Band 7 within a respiratory setting
- Significant experience in physiotherapy management of COPD patients
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment and manage competing priorities
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).
