Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist (PT) with an interest in respiratory to work in a tertiary hospital which provides a regional service including most paediatric specialities.
The post is for a 15 month fixed term, full-time band 6 paediatric respiratory PT at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
This post is to provide specialist respiratory OP management to patients with neuromuscular conditions including the set up and monitoring of cough assist programmes and early outpatient or virtual respiratory PT assessment and intervention when there are indications of respiratory illness (with support from the band 7 medical respiratory PTs). This will involve working closely with both the Neuromuscular and Respiratory MDTs to ensure an holistic approach to patient care. There will be close liaison with community nursing teams to arrange provision of required equipment and training for patients and their parents / carers.
In addition the post will also provide cover across all paediatric respiratory PT specialities to support the running of the service.
As a HCPC registered PT, you will have gained substantial clinical experience within respiratory (including critical care) alongside broad rotational experience as a band 5 providing comprehensive assessment and treatment to patients with complex presentations. Experience of working with children / young people is desirable and working on an overnight on-call service is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will line manage and support junior members of staff and students . You would contribute to service development and provide clinical support to other respiratory areas during planned / unplanned absence.
The team is looking for a motivated, flexible and professional individual who is able to provide care to patients and families in an empathetic manner. The post is suitable for a good team player with strong communication skills. You will provide education, advice and support to members of the MDT, patients and parents/carers and be able to respond to and resolve complaints professionally and effectively with excellent communication skills.
With excellent organisational and problem-solving skills you will thrive in a busy environment prioritising a busy workload and coping well under pressure. There is a comprehensive appraisal system and learning opportunities as the department is actively involved in audit and research. You will be supported by experienced clinical leads offering clinical and professional advice and feedback supporting your professional and personal development.
You will be expected to participate in the respiratory on-call and weekend rota. There is a response time of 45 minutes for on-calls.
Due to practical elements of the interview process all interviews will be held strictly in person. Applicants who would therefore be unable to attend should not apply as virtual interviews would not be possible.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Knowledge skills & experience
Essential
- Experience of respiratory on-call (overnight)
- Broad postgraduate clinical experience in a rotational post in the NHS or equivalent, including in both a rehab and respiratory capacity
- Extensive knowledge of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques (in relevant area), including examples of reasoning for choice
- Experience of teaching/education of junior members of staff/students including to meet a range of learning styles
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working, to include examples of personal involvement in complex MDT working
- Aware of the principles of clinical governance and evidence-based practice, to include examples of complex clinical reasoning
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, including examples of complex communication with a range of people - staff and patients/parents
- Able to handle sensitive situations, including examples of difficult scenario's involved in
Desirable
- Experience in a paediatric setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BSC Honours degree in physiotherapy or equivalent
- State registration via HCPC Health and Care Professions Council
Person Specification
Knowledge skills & experience
Essential
- Experience of respiratory on-call (overnight)
- Broad postgraduate clinical experience in a rotational post in the NHS or equivalent, including in both a rehab and respiratory capacity
- Extensive knowledge of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques (in relevant area), including examples of reasoning for choice
- Experience of teaching/education of junior members of staff/students including to meet a range of learning styles
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working, to include examples of personal involvement in complex MDT working
- Aware of the principles of clinical governance and evidence-based practice, to include examples of complex clinical reasoning
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, including examples of complex communication with a range of people - staff and patients/parents
- Able to handle sensitive situations, including examples of difficult scenario's involved in
Desirable
- Experience in a paediatric setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BSC Honours degree in physiotherapy or equivalent
- State registration via HCPC Health and Care Professions Council
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).
