Job summary
An exciting permanent band 7 opportunity has arisen within a dynamic multidisciplinary integrated community respiratory service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a significant experience in respiratory physiotherapy or nursing to join the service this. Previous experience of working in the community is desired but not essential. This role would suit either a current 7 or band 6 looking to develop and gain experience.
The current responsibilities of a band 7 includes but not limited to triage and management of community acute COPD exacerbation, working closely with virtual ward, admission avoidance. Escalating when necessary and ensuring seamless continuity of care post hospital discharge, clinical review of patient self-management, optimisation and education in COPD and Asthma.
There may also be active involvement in pulmonary rehabilitation, home oxygen, physiotherapy services including airway clearance, dysfunctional breathing and chronic dyspnoea management and addressing wider determinants of health.
The role is currently mostly clinical with cross-site working, time spent patient facing in the community or situated in office with opportunities to up-skill, partake in post graduate short courses and be involved quality improvement.
If you have some but not all the desired skills and experience we would still encourage you to apply as we are a dynamic and supportive team who will help the right candidate to develop into the role.
Main duties of the job
- To facilitate and manage the provision of high quality physiotherapy/nursing care to all adult respiratory patients alongside the consultants, allied health professionals and nurses in respiratory medicine in a variety of settings to promote respiratory health within Imperial College London NHS Trust and the surrounding community.
- The respiratory practitioner will provide support and advice to doctors, nursing staff, allied health care specialists, patients and their families/carers, known to the community service, and ensure smooth transitions of care into and within the community setting.
- The respiratory practitioner will have the opportunity to rotate through different specialisms and settings within the Integrated respiratory service.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy/Nursing
- State registration with the Health & Care Professions Council/NMC.
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio.
Desirable
- Post graduate study in Respiratory Care
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in specialty area and experience in either junior specialty role or team leader management role
- Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
- Experience of working in Pulmonary rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience in oxygen services and acute management of the unwell respiratory patient in the community setting.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
- Ability to practice within the scope of the HPC/NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Good IT skills, understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy/Nursing
- State registration with the Health & Care Professions Council/NMC.
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio.
Desirable
- Post graduate study in Respiratory Care
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in specialty area and experience in either junior specialty role or team leader management role
- Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
- Experience of working in Pulmonary rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience in oxygen services and acute management of the unwell respiratory patient in the community setting.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
- Ability to practice within the scope of the HPC/NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Good IT skills, understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel
- Presentation skills
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).
