Senior Physiotherapist

Job summary

Senior Physiotherapist - Static in Respiratory Medicine (1.0fte)

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to specialise in respiratory medicine? This could be the opportunity could be for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our specialist Respiratory Medicine Team.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to work in a static, clinical setting, focusing on the treatment and management of respiratory conditions. As a Static Respiratory Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for providing specialised care to patients with respiratory issues, delivering and high-quality physiotherapy interventions, and taking part in service improvements.

The Respiratory Medicine therapies team works across 4 medical wards, including a 20-bedded NIV unit and a second specialist respiratory ward. The team provides clinical input to a wide range of patients and conditions, including MNDs, critical care step-downs, tracheostomy weaning, COPD and bronchiectasis.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic team member who has a specialist interest in respiratory medicine. The candidate should have good experience across the core areas of physiotherapy and ideally will also have previous respiratory experience.

This post is based at Royal Stoke University Hospital and involves working within a 7 day shift system which will include weekend, late shift, Bank Holiday and on call working.

Main duties of the job

As a senior physiotherapist, the successful candidate will be expected to provide daily clinical leadership to the team, comprising of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and technical instructors under the supervision and guidance of the Advanced Therapists. They will have a leading role in our student education and will also be able to foster good links and working relationships with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

As a static member of the team there will be opportunities for professional and personal progression to develop clinical, educational and leadership skills, as well as opportunities to lead service development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, including but not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchiectasis, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on thorough assessments and patient needs.
• Provide education to patients and their families about self-management, breathing techniques, and cough adjuncts.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as required.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
• Promote and maintain high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Participate in clinical audits, continuing education, and research activities.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke On Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke On Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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