Job summary
Band 6 to Band 7 developmental post - Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist or Respiratory CNS
Band 6 developmental post to Band 7, once agreed competencies are meet within a set time period at successful appointment.
A vacant post for a developmental band 7 has arisen in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in the area of South West Essex within the Integrated Respiratory Team.
The Integrated Respiratory Team are and integrated service with Nursing staff, Specialist Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Physiotherapy Assistants and Administration staff.
The team cover many aspects of community respiratory care, services include, COPD Team, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Oxygen Service, Respiratory Virtual Ward and Breathlessness and Diagnostics service.
Salary for band 6 is £35,392 - £42,618 plus 5% HCAS per annumSalary for band 7 is £43,742 - £50,056 plus 5% HCAS per annum
Main duties of the job
1. Promoting effective self-management of patients and/or providing professional intervention for community management in order to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, improve quality of life and to actively identify patients who would benefit from case management.
2. Contribute to both patient and professional education
3. Deliver high level of respiratory care to COPD patients and other suitably identified respiratory conditions.
4. Working knowledge of oxygen therapy and assessment.
5. The post holder will be able to perform assessment and delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
6. The post holder will be expected to support the delivery of the Respiratory Virtual Ward (RVW) which supports Admission Avoidance and Early Supported Discharge pathways.
7. To support Breathlessness and Diagnostics service by performing quality FeNo and ARTP accredited Spirometry. This service is evolving and additional suitable pathways and reviews maybe made.
8. To participate in MDT, teaching, supervision of Junior staff and provide peer support.
9. To support with all aspects of service delivery and ongoing review of pathways and transformation of Respiratory services.
10. Support and deliver the Trusts Values.
11. Supporting the new SOS service in conjunction with the virtual ward for specialist respiratory care and access.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They are:We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum pro rata).
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a busy, fast paced team, within an ever changing landscape of Respiratory Care, forward thinking and innovative, we work closely with our local partners working towards consistent care across Mid and South Essex.
As an integrated service there will be in house training on all aspects of service and staff are expected to support all areas of service provision with the chance to upskill in nursing and therapy areas.
The post is Monday - Friday 9-5pm aspects of service also operate on a Saturday and Sunday at 9-5pm. Staff within the service are expected to cover weekend working as part of a shared pattern.
The successful candidate will be a Qualified Physiotherapist or Respiratory Nurse with at least 3 years experience at band 6 including Respiratory experience, including those with complex Respiratory presentation and those with multiple co-morbidities.
This post requires that you work flexibly across South West Essex and be able to travel to clinic locations across patch and also home visiting.
the area covered is Thurrock and Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Billericay CCGs.
Certain respiratory qualifications and courses are mandatory but this can be supported if the successful candidate does not have these currently but qualifies at interview.
The service and Trust actively support CPD.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a busy, fast paced team, within an ever changing landscape of Respiratory Care, forward thinking and innovative, we work closely with our local partners working towards consistent care across Mid and South Essex.
As an integrated service there will be in house training on all aspects of service and staff are expected to support all areas of service provision with the chance to upskill in nursing and therapy areas.
The post is Monday - Friday 9-5pm aspects of service also operate on a Saturday and Sunday at 9-5pm. Staff within the service are expected to cover weekend working as part of a shared pattern.
The successful candidate will be a Qualified Physiotherapist or Respiratory Nurse with at least 3 years experience at band 6 including Respiratory experience, including those with complex Respiratory presentation and those with multiple co-morbidities.
This post requires that you work flexibly across South West Essex and be able to travel to clinic locations across patch and also home visiting.
the area covered is Thurrock and Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Billericay CCGs.
Certain respiratory qualifications and courses are mandatory but this can be supported if the successful candidate does not have these currently but qualifies at interview.
The service and Trust actively support CPD.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Nursing Degree
Desirable
- Respiratory Care module
- NMP
- ARTP spirometry
- Relevant Masters
- ABG/CBG competency
Experience
Essential
- experience working in the NHS
- Respiratory experience, Oxygen, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- experience managing staff
Desirable
- Community working experience
- Audit
Skills
Essential
- evidence good communication skills
- IT skills
- evidence of organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of QI
- Evidence of building pathways
Other
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of current guidlines
Desirable
- Evidence of wider clinical skill
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Nursing Degree
Desirable
- Respiratory Care module
- NMP
- ARTP spirometry
- Relevant Masters
- ABG/CBG competency
Experience
Essential
- experience working in the NHS
- Respiratory experience, Oxygen, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- experience managing staff
Desirable
- Community working experience
- Audit
Skills
Essential
- evidence good communication skills
- IT skills
- evidence of organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of QI
- Evidence of building pathways
Other
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of current guidlines
Desirable
- Evidence of wider clinical skill
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).
