Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to enhance their multidisciplinary team in delivering community respiratory services. You will play a key role in providing physiotherapy for chronic respiratory patients, engaging in home visits, clinics, and contributing to service improvement efforts. Previous experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation is essential. This position involves flexible working options and a comprehensive induction program.

Benefits

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and support for career development

Qualifications

• Must have Band 6 Physiotherapist qualifications.
• Experience in working with chronic respiratory patients.
• Ability to work in diverse community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert physiotherapy input to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team.
• Conduct home visits and work in clinics and community halls.
• Participate in research and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pulmonary Rehabilitation experience

Physiotherapy input

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

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. You will work with a diverse population and settings such as gyms and community halls. You will participate in research, audit and service improvement. You will 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. 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: Hospital at Home / Virtual Hospital, 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, Home Oxygen Assessment & Review, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Respiratory Physiotherapy.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you. Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

CLCH West Herts Respiratory Team

CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7 day working pattern (9am-5pm, including weekends). 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 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.

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&Cs apply)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• 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