Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist (Sleep & Ventilation)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Sleep and Ventilation Service is seeking a physiotherapist for a 12-month maternity secondment. You will provide specialist assessment and autonomous treatment plans for complex cardio-respiratory patients across outpatient, inpatient, and home outreach settings.

The role includes supervising staff and students, deputising for the lead physiotherapist, contributing to audits and research, and maintaining CPD.

Qualifikationen

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc Hons) is essential.
• NHS experience and respiratory medicine background are desirable.

Aufgaben

• Carry out specialist assessment and autonomous treatment planning.
• Diagnose and prognose complex cardio-respiratory cases and reassess patients.
• Deliver sleep and ventilation therapy, including CPAP.
• Work across outpatient, inpatient and domiciliary outreach settings.
• Supervise, teach and appraise staff and students.
• deputise for the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist in day-to-day operations.
• Assist in improving quality standards and monitoring practice.
• Ensure devices are used, maintained and staff competencies are ensured.
• Participate in audits, evidence-based projects and research.
• Provide specialized teaching to groups including carers and hospice staff.
• Maintain CPD portfolio and stay updated in cardio-respiratory practice.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Autonomous practitioner

Teaching & supervision

Audit & research

Ausbildung

BSc Hons Physiotherapy

Jobbeschreibung

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Sleep and Ventilation Service is seeking a physiotherapist for a 12-month maternity secondment. You will provide specialist assessment and autonomous treatment plans for complex cardio-respiratory patients across outpatient, inpatient, and home outreach settings.

The role includes supervising staff and students, deputising for the lead physiotherapist, contributing to audits and research, and maintaining CPD.