Specialist Physiotherapist (Respiratory) - CFHD

The Methodist Church in Britain; Torquay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to provide rapid response respiratory care for children and young people in Devon and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes home and school visits, with opportunities for professional education and leadership within the team.

Applicants should hold HCPC registration and have advanced respiratory training to support complex neurological conditions and safeguarding practices in community settings.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and/or children
• Broad knowledge of relevant conditions and proven experience of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and experience of implementing them in practice

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response respiratory assessments for children and young people, including by phone
• Give expert advice on chest health and respiratory equipment such as cough assist machines and vibration vests
• Deliver high-quality respiratory physiotherapy to children, families and carers
• Develop respiratory care plans for young people with neurological diagnoses who are vulnerable to respiratory illness
• Act as a source of expertise on assessing and managing children with respiratory and neurological physiotherapy needs
• Train and educate patients, carers, nurses, GPs, consultants, other health professionals, students, and social services, independent and voluntary sector staff on respiratory physiotherapy needs
• Work mainly in community settings, at young people's homes and schools

Skills

Team leadership

Triage

Line management

Clinical supervision

Audits & quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Knowledge of child development

Advanced respiratory care

IRMER training

Education

Physiotherapy degree or graduate diploma

Job description

This fixed-term Specialist Physiotherapist post sits within Children and Family Health Devon, an alliance led by Devon Partnership NHS Trust, on its physical and sensory pathway. The role scales up a respiratory rapid response service for children with complex neurological disability, with work to keep young people at home and speed safe discharge from hospital. Most of the week is spent in homes and schools, with a weekday pattern and some training of other professionals. Applicants need HCPC registration and advanced respiratory training to be considered.

What the job involves

• Provide rapid response respiratory assessments for children and young people, including by phone
• Give expert advice on chest health and respiratory equipment such as cough assist machines and vibration vests
• Deliver high-quality respiratory physiotherapy to children, families and carers
• Develop respiratory care plans for young people with neurological diagnoses who are vulnerable to respiratory illness
• Act as a source of expertise on assessing and managing children with respiratory and neurological physiotherapy needs
• Train and educate patients, carers, nurses, GPs, consultants, other health professionals, students, and social services, independent and voluntary sector staff on respiratory physiotherapy needs
• Work mainly in community settings, at young people's homes and schools

What’s required

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy degree or graduate diploma

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Team leadership skills including triage, line management and clinical supervision
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and/or children
• Broad knowledge of relevant conditions and proven experience of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and experience of implementing them in practice

Skills & knowledge

• Advanced clinical management of a care pathway
• Sound knowledge of child development
• Evidence of advanced training in respiratory and ventilation care
• Evidence of audit and quality improvement training

Nice to have

• Masters degree in a related subject
• AHP prescriber
• IRMER training