Job summary
As an AIR Physiotherapist no one day will be the same. You can be running an ambulatory oxygen clinic in the morning and an outpatient clinic in the afternoon, the next day leading a Pulmonary rehabilitation class followed by providing training to carers regarding chest clearance in a patient's home.
The AIR Physio team run Pulmonary Rehabilitation (face to face, at home and online), Ambulatory oxygen clinics, Outpatient clinics offering management for chest clearance, chronic cough and breathlessness management, breathing pattern retraining, exercise advice and domiciliary visits.
The chosen candidate will have a passion for respiratory physiotherapy and supporting those with chronic lung disease to gain the best possible health related quality of life.
The role is extremely varied, based in King Edward VII, Windsor but covering East Berkshire through satellite clinics, homevisitsand Pulmonary Rehabilitation in local community centres- hence a car and a driving licence is essential.
AIR is a leading light specialist community service so as well as providing premium care we also provide training to less specialist health care
Main duties of the job
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The post holder willbe responsible forthe assessment of care needs, development,implementationand evaluation of care for people with respiratory conditions, in both the outpatient and domiciliary setting alongside the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation across East Berkshire.
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Close working within the MDT is essential, to optimise care for patients under the Early Supported Discharge and Admission Avoidance services.Our goal is to aid active management of these individuals, to help avoid admission where possible.
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The post holder will utilise clinical, communication and interpersonal skills toidentifythe needs of people with respiratory disease and deliver care that recognises social,culturaland spiritual differences.
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A background of basic, clinical Respiratory knowledge,skillsand experience, with our training and support, will enable the post holder to develop into a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist, working independently within the MDT. The post holder will have a passion for Respiratory Physio and a want to help patients with Chronic lung disease improve theirHealth RelatedQuality of Life,mainly inthe community setting.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Harriet Jarman 0300 614 6796/07976 393 831wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Harriet Jarman 0300 614 6796/07976 393 831wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered nurse
- First degree in nursing or demonstrable experience at this level
Desirable
- Diploma / degree in respiratory care or willingness to complete
- Teaching / assessment
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- 1 year post qualifying experience
- Evidence of experience with respiratory disease care
Desirable
- Post Basic Respiratory experience / Community Nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and skills in general nursing
- Knowledge of key professionals issues and NMC guidelines and codes relating to professional practice
- Ability to work in a team under direction and without supervision
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office It Package
- Assessment and planning skills
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills both written & verbal
- Good organizational and prioritisation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive and access to car for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered nurse
- First degree in nursing or demonstrable experience at this level
Desirable
- Diploma / degree in respiratory care or willingness to complete
- Teaching / assessment
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- 1 year post qualifying experience
- Evidence of experience with respiratory disease care
Desirable
- Post Basic Respiratory experience / Community Nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and skills in general nursing
- Knowledge of key professionals issues and NMC guidelines and codes relating to professional practice
- Ability to work in a team under direction and without supervision
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office It Package
- Assessment and planning skills
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills both written & verbal
- Good organizational and prioritisation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive and access to car for work purposes
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).
