Oxford Health NHS Trust

Respiratory Practitioner (Nurse / Physiotherapist)

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Job summary

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Respiratory Team deliver 4 aspects to their service - A pulmonary rehabilitation service delivering courses across the county in community venues;

In addition members of the service also provide community and hospital in reach services and a home oxygen assessment service.

Main duties of the job

We have a vacancy for 1 year initially (pending confirmation of additional funding to make the post permanent) with the aim to support the development and delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation services. You should have a minimum of 2 years experience since qualifying and ideally some of this within respiratory but will consider transferable skills.

About us

Team members are supported by experienced senior team members and are expected to support across all aspects of the service with this role having a focus on delivering Pulmonary rehabilitation courses The team have regular clinical support, and regular education sessions and always have access to senior advice. There is a strong working relationship with secondary care colleagues who are also available for advice.

This is an exciting role within a well developed team where you can enhance and develop your respiratory knowledge with support from an enthusiastic team

Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Staff accommodation
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Details

Date posted

05 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CH6352070

Job locations

Blackbird Leys Building

63, Blackbird leys Road

Oxford

OX4 6LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of the team delivering Pulmonary rehabilitation courses within the integrated respiratory service. The overall service aims to manage exacerbations, provide education, support and treatment to patients across Oxfordshire with a variety of respiratory conditions but main focus is COPD and asthma. Our primary aim is to promote client/patient self-management at home and prevent hospital admissions. This is delivered via an in-reach hospital service, community /Home Oxygen assessment and review service and a countywide Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.

All applicants will have excellent communication skills and be able to work autonomously, seeking support as required.

The current service hours are Monday - Friday 08.30-16.30. Please note that these hours maybe reviewed in the future.

Permanent and fixed-term contracts available.

Please note:

  • New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
  • Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
  • Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
  • Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
  • We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
  • Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of the team delivering Pulmonary rehabilitation courses within the integrated respiratory service. The overall service aims to manage exacerbations, provide education, support and treatment to patients across Oxfordshire with a variety of respiratory conditions but main focus is COPD and asthma. Our primary aim is to promote client/patient self-management at home and prevent hospital admissions. This is delivered via an in-reach hospital service, community /Home Oxygen assessment and review service and a countywide Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.

All applicants will have excellent communication skills and be able to work autonomously, seeking support as required.

The current service hours are Monday - Friday 08.30-16.30. Please note that these hours maybe reviewed in the future.

Permanent and fixed-term contracts available.

Please note:

  • New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
  • Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
  • Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
  • Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
  • We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
  • Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse (with current registration with NMC) and educated to degree level; or Diploma / BsC in Physiotherapy with current HPC registration.

Desirable

  • Non-Medical prescribing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of a range of respiratory conditions, particularly airways diseases
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical skills with particular reference to managing respiratory patients
  • Willingness to further develop respiratory skills
  • Evidence of personal and professional development and of reflective practice e.g. CPD portfolio

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with respiratory patients
  • Experience of teaching in small group situations

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a community setting
  • Experience of managing palliative and end of life care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse (with current registration with NMC) and educated to degree level; or Diploma / BsC in Physiotherapy with current HPC registration.

Desirable

  • Non-Medical prescribing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of a range of respiratory conditions, particularly airways diseases
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical skills with particular reference to managing respiratory patients
  • Willingness to further develop respiratory skills
  • Evidence of personal and professional development and of reflective practice e.g. CPD portfolio

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with respiratory patients
  • Experience of teaching in small group situations

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a community setting
  • Experience of managing palliative and end of life care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Blackbird Leys Building

63, Blackbird leys Road

Oxford

OX4 6LJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Blackbird Leys Building

63, Blackbird leys Road

Oxford

OX4 6LJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pulmonary rehabilitation lead

Emilia Jackson

emilia.jackson@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865904215

Details

Date posted

05 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CH6352070

Job locations

Blackbird Leys Building

63, Blackbird leys Road

Oxford

OX4 6LJ


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