Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist
Job overview
We have two exciting opportunities (fixed term) available for a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist working in the Acute Respiratory Team. The team work across the medical and surgical wards as well as intensive care and out-patients, providing specialist respiratory care and rehabilitation to promote positive outcomes for our patients.
The post holder will work in one of the following areas for the duration of their post - one in inpatients (ICU, surgery, medical wards) or outpatients including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, secretions clearance and breathlessness clinic.You will work alongside five other band 6 Physiotherapists and be supported by the Band 7 staff to develop your clinical and people skills.
The post involves working over 7 days (1:5 weekends) and night on calls.
Main duties of the job- To work independently under the guidance of the team leader and actively participate in the professional development of self and others.
- To contribute to other departmental activities including clinical education of students.
- To work as requested across a 7 day rota.
- To participate in provision of on call or other ‘out of hours’ services in evenings and Bank Holidays.
- To ensure compliance with confidential patient records, hospital equipment and own safety in line with Trust policies and procedures.
- To provide written and verbal feedback to the multidisciplinary team regarding communicating rehabilitation needs/goals required to facilitate safe discharge.
- To deputise for senior staff as required
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assessment and management of respiratory patients. Please see job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Archer on [email protected]
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria- BSc Physiotherapy
- Respiratory Experience
- NHS experience
- Post graduate rotational experience of 18 months minimum
- Respiratory experience band 6
- Line management experience of students or qualified staff
- Electronic notes experience
- Further qualifications in relevant area