Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our acute respiratory team at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.The respiratory team cover 2 intensive care units, NIV unit and 2 respiratory wards. Along side clinical work the successful applicant will manage the on call rota, supervise junior physiotherapists and partake in service improvement projects.
The successful applicant will be joint team lead and therefore will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialist, evidence based physio service for respiratory patients within our hospital.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a specialist respiratory physiotherapy service within the field of respiratory medicine and Critical Care on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
- To take a team leader role to manage, develop and evaluate the physiotherapy service within this speciality in close liaison with the respiratory therapy service leads.
- To be the lead physiotherapy clinician for the non-invasive ventilation (NIV) service, Critical Care and medical respiratory out-patients. Supervision is largely self-driven through attendance at conferences, courses or through seeking the advice of peers external to the Trust.
- To perform highly advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and highly complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme.
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- Plan, supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students on placement, within the medical respiratory unit. Work closely with the university and comply with all standards required for the degree level qualification.
- Design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice and improve service delivery. Make recommendations and lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols as agreed with the Deputy Head of Therapies.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specifications within this job advert for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specifications within this job advert for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent postgraduate courses/in-service trainings relevant to the clinical field.
- Clinical Educators Certificate/training
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of managerial / leadership training.
Experience
Essential
- Senior level Postgraduate experience within Critical care and Respiratory care
- Experience of emergency respiratory on call working
- Experience of staff appraisal and staff supervision
Desirable
- Experience working within the acute hospital
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of broad range of illnesses, injuries and conditions relevant to the speciality
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
- Up to date knowledge of relevant national clinical guidelines, recommendations, protocols or publications relevant to the speciality
Desirable
- Awareness of the wider local and national agenda around physiotherapy and NHS developments
Communication
Essential
- Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
- Ability to disseminate complex information to others
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Skills
Essential
- Good Leadership skills
- Critical appraisal, audit and presentation skills
- Excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent postgraduate courses/in-service trainings relevant to the clinical field.
- Clinical Educators Certificate/training
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of managerial / leadership training.
Experience
Essential
- Senior level Postgraduate experience within Critical care and Respiratory care
- Experience of emergency respiratory on call working
- Experience of staff appraisal and staff supervision
Desirable
- Experience working within the acute hospital
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of broad range of illnesses, injuries and conditions relevant to the speciality
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
- Up to date knowledge of relevant national clinical guidelines, recommendations, protocols or publications relevant to the speciality
Desirable
- Awareness of the wider local and national agenda around physiotherapy and NHS developments
Communication
Essential
- Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
- Ability to disseminate complex information to others
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Skills
Essential
- Good Leadership skills
- Critical appraisal, audit and presentation skills
- Excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills
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).
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).
