Senior Respiratory Practitioner

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team for a dynamic Band 6 Respiratory Practitioner. The role involves assessing and treating patients with chronic respiratory conditions, supporting senior staff, and developing specialized respiratory skills in a community setting. This position offers flexibility in hours, professional development, and engagement with various healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

In-service training and clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in a respiratory specialised field.
• Proven clinical skills for patient assessment and treatment.
• Ability to work independently and manage care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation services.
• Engage with junior staff and coordinate their activities.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Assessment skills

Treatment of chronic respiratory conditions

Communication

Education

HCPC registered

Nursing or Physiotherapy qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Pulmonary Rehabilitation team for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Respiratory Practitioner (Nursing or Physiotherapy background) within East Kent. The wider team provides Pulmonary Rehabilitation services across East Kent and DGS (Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley) localities. The successful candidate would work alongside a Band 7 Physiotherapist and therapy assistant practitioners, supported by an admin team, to deliver a high-quality service.

Skills

This is a skilled post requiring clinical knowledge and skills to assess and treat patients with chronic respiratory conditions in a community setting. The role offers opportunities to further develop specialised respiratory skills whilst working independently. Your contribution helps patients improve their functional ability, breathlessness management, and overall quality of life. Many patients report positive feedback, such as:

"The people were very friendly and helpful and got me to exercise every day instead of sitting in this chair. It has changed my life."

It is essential that you are HCPC registered with proven experience and knowledge in a respiratory specialised field.

Responsibilities

• The Band 6 Pulmonary Rehabilitation practitioner supports the Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist (Band 7) within a locality area.
• To plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate a high-quality, evidence-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation and respiratory outpatient service for respiratory patients within a locality area.
• Engage with and support junior staff to coordinate their areas accordingly.

You will play a key role in engagement with integrated accountable care organisations. The service collaborates with various healthcare providers in Kent and continues to develop the respiratory pathway and service to serve the local population.

The service offers regular in-service training, clinical supervision, protected CPD time, and input into local clinical interest groups. The trust encourages staff development and provides training opportunities internally and externally, identified during annual appraisals. The trust has achieved Foundation Trust status and is rated 'Outstanding' by CQC.

A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently are essential.

Hours are flexible from a minimum of 22.5 up to 37.5 hours per week. There are 2 WTE vacancies, and the service offers flexibility in working hours and location.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we are committed to high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We seek outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.

We value diversity and inclusion, believing they lead to better patient care and a happier workforce. We invite applications from people of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Information about protected characteristics is collected to promote equity and diversity in our recruitment process.

As a flexible working organisation, we support arrangements that balance work, personal, and family commitments. Discuss flexible working options with us.

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For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Kate Savage
Job title: Senior Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Email: [e-mail]