Job summary
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with significant knowledge and skills in Respiratory Medicine, and looking for a new challenge in a leadership position?
Are you passionate about your profession, and could you be an ambassador for Respiratory Physiotherapists within and beyond University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW)?
We are currently seeking applications for a Band 8a Physiotherapy Pathway Lead in Respiratory Medicine.
Main duties of the job
This post offers the opportunity to deliver operational management for a large team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, service development, and clinical leadership whilst maintaining a clinical role.
You would be responsible for supporting the Acute Medical Respiratory in-patients, Respiratory out-patients, Home Ventilation and Bristol Adult Cystic Fibrosis services.
The post will:
- Primarily be based in Bristol Royal Infirmary but may require occasional visits to Weston General Hospital.
- Work closely with the Divisional Head of Therapies, the pathway lead will provide clinical leadership and expertise to the integrated team supporting the respiratory medicine pathway across the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).
- They will be the operational line manager for the respiratory pathway teams which include acute respiratory medicine; respiratory outpatients; home ventilation service and the Bristol Cystic Fibrosis service.
- They will drive service improvement, innovation and staff skill and knowledge acquisition for the benefit of patients within the pathway.
- They will seek opportunities to continuously develop the service in this clinical area to always ensure the delivery of patient-centred care.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
knowledge/skills/education
Essential
- oVaried clinical experience at both band 5 and band 6 level with experience in managing Respiratory patients in a variety of clinical settings
- oSignificant clinical knowledge and clinical experience, at a senior level within a Respiratory pathway, in a secondary care setting
- oUp-to-date knowledge base to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice along with innovative therapy provision within Respiratory pathways
- oKnowledge of leadership styles and experience in leading teams
- oExperience in the day-to-day management of staff including addressing issues such as absence and performance
- oExperience of recruiting, interviewing & appointing staff
- oExperience in the induction, monitoring & the supervision of staff
- oExperience as a student placement educator
- oExperience in using audit as part of service development
- oA commitment and drive for professional development of self and that of the team
- oA leadership style that can be quickly adapted into a variety of different situations and matches the needs of the individual or team
- oA credible & mature attitude that is recognised & respected by other staff
- oHighly skilled in managing Respiratory patients, including those with complex presentations, to ensure optimum management and rehabilitation strategies and plans are put in place
- oAble to prioritise a workload across a defined clinical area and for multiple staff
- oAble to demonstrate effective team-working skills to achieve better patient outcomes
- oAble to demonstrate clinical & professional leadership skills e.g. in the development & implementation of practice standards and service development initiatives
- oAble to identify own strengths & weaknesses in clinical practice and implement strategies to address
- oAble to communicate effectively with a wide range of people across professions and organisations
- oCompetent in the use of electronic data systems including the production of reports and in the presenting of clinical data
- oAble to recognise & adapt own leadership and supervisory styles to meet the needs of others
- oDegree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- oHCPC registration
- oPost registration qualification in either a clinical or research topic (or working towards), or equivalent relevant experience
- oSignificant Post graduate training in the field of Respiratory
Desirable
- oMember of relevant specialist clinical interest group
Person Specification
knowledge/skills/education
Essential
- oVaried clinical experience at both band 5 and band 6 level with experience in managing Respiratory patients in a variety of clinical settings
- oSignificant clinical knowledge and clinical experience, at a senior level within a Respiratory pathway, in a secondary care setting
- oUp-to-date knowledge base to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice along with innovative therapy provision within Respiratory pathways
- oKnowledge of leadership styles and experience in leading teams
- oExperience in the day-to-day management of staff including addressing issues such as absence and performance
- oExperience of recruiting, interviewing & appointing staff
- oExperience in the induction, monitoring & the supervision of staff
- oExperience as a student placement educator
- oExperience in using audit as part of service development
- oA commitment and drive for professional development of self and that of the team
- oA leadership style that can be quickly adapted into a variety of different situations and matches the needs of the individual or team
- oA credible & mature attitude that is recognised & respected by other staff
- oHighly skilled in managing Respiratory patients, including those with complex presentations, to ensure optimum management and rehabilitation strategies and plans are put in place
- oAble to prioritise a workload across a defined clinical area and for multiple staff
- oAble to demonstrate effective team-working skills to achieve better patient outcomes
- oAble to demonstrate clinical & professional leadership skills e.g. in the development & implementation of practice standards and service development initiatives
- oAble to identify own strengths & weaknesses in clinical practice and implement strategies to address
- oAble to communicate effectively with a wide range of people across professions and organisations
- oCompetent in the use of electronic data systems including the production of reports and in the presenting of clinical data
- oAble to recognise & adapt own leadership and supervisory styles to meet the needs of others
- oDegree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- oHCPC registration
- oPost registration qualification in either a clinical or research topic (or working towards), or equivalent relevant experience
- oSignificant Post graduate training in the field of Respiratory
Desirable
- oMember of relevant specialist clinical interest group
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
