Job summary
Working with the multidisciplinary Pulmonary Outreach Team that includes a physiotherapist, Respiratory Nurse Specialists and a Clinical Support Worker in Wrexham Maelor Hospital of BCUHB.
To assess patients' suitability for the service, managing exacerbations in the home settings and referring to the other professionals as appropriate.
To undertake a comprehensive specialised respiratory assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualized physiotherapy management and treatment plans for patients, where the caseload will comprise of mainly of COPD patients with complex presentations. This will be through specialist clinical knowledge and application; audit, research and education. It will require liaison with a diverse number of multidisciplinary specialties and integrated working with other disciplines and agencies.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous, respiratory physiotherapist. To work with the Lead Nurse Respiratory Services and team to develop and deliver a high-quality clinical service throughout BCUHB. Leading by example; provide a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of locations. Using evidence-based principles/ current best practice and advanced clinical skills and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Clinically reason and effectively treat routine cases and identify those with complex needs where support may be required.
Deliver some elements of Occupational Therapy and Nursing elements, within previously agreed protocols. For example, assessing, ordering and issuing specific equipment and performing venepuncture for various investigations.
To participate in clinical education and supervision for physiotherapy students, other healthcare/research students in the department, and acting as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
To advise on the management, investigation or onward referral of patients referred to the Pulmonary Outreach Team.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Support the Lead Nurse Respiratory Services and to plan new projects to develop, co-ordinate, audit and evaluate the PORT service to continuously improve clinical practice, bring about change and provide the necessary assurance and governance within the Pulmonary Outreach Team.
Keeping up to date with recent advances in the management of COPD and physiotherapy practice and to promote the use of evidence-based practise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Support the Lead Nurse Respiratory Services and to plan new projects to develop, co-ordinate, audit and evaluate the PORT service to continuously improve clinical practice, bring about change and provide the necessary assurance and governance within the Pulmonary Outreach Team.
Keeping up to date with recent advances in the management of COPD and physiotherapy practice and to promote the use of evidence-based practise.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in physiotherapy, HCPC registration, Advanced accredited training at masters level or equivalent, Accredited post graduate specialist courses/ training relevant to role.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience relevant to specialty, Significant experience managing a complex caseload working within relevant specialty, Experience in multi-agency team working within specialist area, Evidence of supporting clinical governance requirements including codes of conduct
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level , Possess highly developed visual acuity, perceptual and physical skills, Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate own and others workload, Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in physiotherapy, HCPC registration, Advanced accredited training at masters level or equivalent, Accredited post graduate specialist courses/ training relevant to role.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience relevant to specialty, Significant experience managing a complex caseload working within relevant specialty, Experience in multi-agency team working within specialist area, Evidence of supporting clinical governance requirements including codes of conduct
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level , Possess highly developed visual acuity, perceptual and physical skills, Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate own and others workload, Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
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).
