Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic band 7 specialist respiratory physiotherapist to provide clinical leadership for the therapy team within the Adult Community Respiratory Service. The team delivers a Pulmonary Rehabilitation service for patients within the central Lancashire footprint. This service is currently taking part in the national PR accreditation scheme.
We also offer specialist clinic reviews and home visits for patients with respiratory conditions. You will join our multidisciplinary team providing a specialist service for respiratory patients across the Preston, Chorley and South Ribble localities.
Main duties of the job
You will be primarily involved with delivery of the successful Pulmonary Rehabilitation service and actively involved in the Quality Improvement journey the service has begun recently towards national accreditation. Other services the therapists deliver include airway clearance, breathlessness and anxiety management and energy conservation to patients at home or in clinics.
CPD is actively encouraged, through internal and external training opportunities, clinical supervision and peer support. We welcome students on placements from local universities, giving opportunities for development of teaching, supervision and mentoring skills.
About us
It is essential that you have previous experience of working with patients with respiratory conditions. You will have the ability to work alongside a multidisciplinary team. You must be able to manage your own workload and share your skills and knowledge with patients, carers and other health professionals. Appointment for the post is subject to an enhanced disclosure with the DBS.
The therapy team currently provide a service from 0830-1630 Monday-Friday but this could change in response to the needs of the service. The COPD home support service is provided from 0800-2000, 7 days a week which is covered on a rota/shift basis.
This post involves travelling across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and carrying small pieces of equipment e.g. nebulisers, so you must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle. There are office bases in the Minerva Health Centre and Buckshaw Health Centre currently.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the role, please refer to the person specification and job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the role, please refer to the person specification and job description attached.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current professional registration with HCPC as Physiotherapist and responsibility for maintaining this registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance.
Experience
Essential
- Treatment of a broad range of conditions relating to clinical speciality
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex pathologies and diagnostic reasoning to all levels in the medical and non-medical field at the appropriate level.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Awareness, understanding and competency to operate machinery and equipment according to local operating procedures and Medical Device regulations. - Ability to work flexibly and travel across the LSCFT footprint to meet business needs - Ability to work flexibly across the LSCFT footprint to meet business needs and service delivery objectives. e.g. delivery of service that operates between 8am and 6 pm Monday to Friday, but has arrangements in place to increase accessibility for patients by offering evening and Saturday morning appointments - Must be assessed as having level of fitness to carry out duties/tasks after reasonable adjustments under DDA 1995 have been made. - Able to work under pressure and constantly respond frequent changes in circumstances.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current professional registration with HCPC as Physiotherapist and responsibility for maintaining this registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance.
Experience
Essential
- Treatment of a broad range of conditions relating to clinical speciality
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex pathologies and diagnostic reasoning to all levels in the medical and non-medical field at the appropriate level.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Awareness, understanding and competency to operate machinery and equipment according to local operating procedures and Medical Device regulations. - Ability to work flexibly and travel across the LSCFT footprint to meet business needs - Ability to work flexibly across the LSCFT footprint to meet business needs and service delivery objectives. e.g. delivery of service that operates between 8am and 6 pm Monday to Friday, but has arrangements in place to increase accessibility for patients by offering evening and Saturday morning appointments - Must be assessed as having level of fitness to carry out duties/tasks after reasonable adjustments under DDA 1995 have been made. - Able to work under pressure and constantly respond frequent changes in circumstances.
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).
