Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.
The post holder will assess, diagnose and treat patients within their area of specialist skill presenting to the community respiratory MDT.Responsible for running groups or classes (virtually or face to face).Providing an in-reach physiotherapy service to your local hospital ward as required.Act as a source of expertise in the holistic management of patient's carers/family and to provide specialised advisory service and education to patients, their carers/family, other health professionals, GPs, consultants, social care sectors, voluntary agencies and others as necessary.Educate, train and supervise Physiotherapists, Allied Health Professionals, Rehabilitation Assistants, Social Care Support Workers, Nursing staff, Student Physiotherapist and/or students attending work experience/observation.Educate, teach and advise patients, carers/family.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team in PTHB. The Respiratory team provides multidisciplinary management and care for adult patients with a range of respiratory conditions, predominantly COPD, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease and those requiring home oxygen in the home and clinic setting.
The Respiratory Physiotherapist will deliver quality driven, evidence based pulmonary rehabilitation in the community and/or digitally, providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans for patients with a diagnosed respiratory condition.
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and will be expected to communicate with a wide range of people, including patients and their families, other health care professionals and external agencies, including acute providers out of county and will be involved in developing and maintaining close working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For further details or an informal discussion / visit, please contact: Aled.Falvey@wales.nhs.uk, Professional Head of Physiotherapy or Joanne.Allen@wales.nhs.uk, Respiratory Clinical Lead.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively within the Multi-Disciplinary Team and with other health care professionals to ensure a consistently high quality and equitable service throughout the Health Board.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for full details .
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively within the Multi-Disciplinary Team and with other health care professionals to ensure a consistently high quality and equitable service throughout the Health Board.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for full details .
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or recognised equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development appropriate to the specialist clinical area - CPD portfolio
- Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
- A high level of knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialist clinical area
- Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
- Membership of CSP
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within the specialist clinical area
- Previous senior experience
- Experience of working with junior staff/ assistants/ students and to develop other staff both formally and informally
- Evidence of involvement in research/ audit
- Good presentation/ teaching skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS as a Physiotherapist
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Able to work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
- Able to cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
- Ability to work under pressure
- Autonomous decision maker
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Committed to personal and team development
- Active professional involvement eg: H&S, Branch network
Other
Essential
- Flexible working e.g. weekend rotas
- Ability to travel
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or recognised equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development appropriate to the specialist clinical area - CPD portfolio
- Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
- A high level of knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialist clinical area
- Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
- Membership of CSP
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within the specialist clinical area
- Previous senior experience
- Experience of working with junior staff/ assistants/ students and to develop other staff both formally and informally
- Evidence of involvement in research/ audit
- Good presentation/ teaching skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS as a Physiotherapist
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Able to work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
- Able to cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
- Ability to work under pressure
- Autonomous decision maker
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Committed to personal and team development
- Active professional involvement eg: H&S, Branch network
Other
Essential
- Flexible working e.g. weekend rotas
- Ability to travel
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).
