Band 7 Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to work within the region of Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
We are looking for an innovative, inclusive clinical leader who is passionate about delivering a service which is patient centred and ensures patients receive the right care at the right time in the right place. The post holder will work closely with the Respiratory Pathway Lead, Clinical specialist respiratory nursing team and respiratory consultants to provide a high-quality patient centred service. The caseload includes patients with Bronchiectasis, Asthma, COPD, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and breathing pattern disorders.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has advanced respiratory clinical skills who can treat and manage complex patients, and who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments. The post covers predominantly outpatient clinics and some inpatient work. There is a requirement to partake in a respiratory on-call service and the weekend general respiratory rota.
The post holder will already be a skilled respiratory clinician with previous or transferrable skills at Band 6 or above. They will be naturally empathetic, demonstrating high level communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both patients and colleagues. They will need to be creative and flexible to meet the service needs.
In service training programmes and staff appraisal systems are in operation to support your development to enable you to meet the demands of the post.
Please note this post does not reach the threshold for international sponsorship.
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.
Details
Date posted
26 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
387-DT-4961-IB
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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