Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider is seeking a passionate Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their multidisciplinary respiratory team in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves providing expert physiotherapy, engaging in home visits and clinics, and participating in service improvement initiatives. Applicants should have previous pulmonary rehabilitation experience, relevant degree qualifications, and be committed to patient care. Competitive salary offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Flexible working options

Training and support for further education

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with respiratory patients.
• Experience in acute or community settings.
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert physiotherapy input and leadership to the team.
• Participate in service improvement and research.
• Engage in comprehensive respiratory patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical skills expertise

Decision-making

Teaching experience

Knowledge of respiratory guidelines

Education

Nursing/Paramedic/Physio Degree qualification or equivalent

Current NMC/HCPC registration

Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

CLCH West Herts Respiratory Team - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are a friendly service, and welcome applications from a passionate and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist, with previous Pulmonary Rehabilitation experience, to join our multidisciplinary, PRSAS accredited, team.

We are a large community integrated respiratory specialist service, working 7 days a week, that will give you a range and depth not commonly found in the community. Each area has its own senior expert lead.

We are proud of our team, and employ a variety of professions where we like to blur the boundaries so our patients benefit from the rich mix of skills we have.

We work very closely with our integrated partners, West Herts Hospitals Trust, where we share clinical medical leadership, and have joint pathways and governance. Together, we strive to make our patient experience better, trying new things and new ways of working. It's an exciting time to join us!

We offer a comprehensive induction and teaching programme for all new starters, irrespective of experience, and will support further education, attending courses / conferences and for some, working towards advanced practitioner as well as becoming an independent prescriber.

Main duties of the job

We are a multidisciplinary respiratory team delivering a community respiratory service in West Hertfordshire 7 days a week, providing expert specialist care to patients with chronic respiratory disease.

You will

• Provide expert physiotherapy input and leadership to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team.
• Work with a diverse population and settings such as gyms and community halls.
• Participate in research, audit and service improvement.
• Engage in a comprehensive range of respiratory patient care alongside pulmonary rehabilitation, including home visits, clinics, virtual wards, home oxygen assessments, and hospital at home service.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply.
• Flexible working options.
• Training, support and development in your career.

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

To work within a multidisciplinary respiratory team to deliver community respiratory service in West Hertfordshire 7 days a week, providing expert specialist care to patients with chronic respiratory disease. This includes hospital at home (admission avoidance and virtual hospital discharge scheme), home oxygen assessment & review service and follow up clinics and home visits to provide

Our services are:

Respiratory Home Visits

Respiratory Clinics

TB Nursing screening, clinics, home visits,

Obstructive sleep apnoea diagnostics, clinics and CPAP care

Non-Invasive ventilation for COPD clinics and BIPAP care

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Respiratory Physiotherapy

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Nursing/ Paramedic/ Physio Degree qualification or equivalent
• Current NMC /HCPC registration
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience of working with respiratory patients
• Experience of working within acute or community setting.
• With knowledge of relevant of National guidelines in Respiratory
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to managing change

Skills and Knowledge

• Good effective communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions.
• Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
• Experience of teaching others.
• A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to learn new skills and develop skills in physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans, capillary blood gas sampling, Feno.
• Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.

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.

£40,617 to £48,778 a yearPer Annum, inclusive of HCAS