Paediatric Respiratory Outpatient Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Job overview

Paediatric Respiratory Outpatient Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

(Band 7)

Up to 37.5 hours per week

The role will involve holding an individual outpatient caseload of respiratory patients as well as supporting respiratory specialties by attending clinics and MDTs as required. You will working alongside other paediatric respiratory clinical specialist physiotherapists in PCD, CF and Difficult Asthma, forming the Respiratory Outpatient Group within the Children’s Therapy Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly experienced and competent Respiratory Paediatric Physiotherapist with a commitment to patient focused care, maintaining their CPD/ specialist skills and who can work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends as necessary.

You will continue to develop and evaluate your role to ensure that patients are provided with high quality and appropriate evidence-based care. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of paediatric respiratory outpatient physiotherapy within the Therapy Department and support the team leader in the maintenance of the corresponding waiting list.

To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a complex, paediatric caseload of children (0-15yrs, or 18yrs with special needs) using enhanced clinical decision-making skills.

Experience in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of children’s respiratory disorders is essential.

The respiratory specialties operate from UHL sites as well as from other locations across the LLR system, e.g. Loughborough, and travel will be required between these sites to support physiotherapy provision to these teams.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

• The role will support provision and development of paediatric respiratory outpatient physiotherapy, a service which has previously not existed.
• The role will also support other respiratory specialisms, for example but not limited to non CF Bronchiectasis and general respiratory.
• The post holder will contribute to clinics and multi disciplinary meetings as required.
• UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients.
• The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty.

Person specification

Analytical Skills

• Evidence of managing change
• Evidence of teaching other professionals

Education

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Demonstrates Specialist skills and knowledge in relevant clinical area

• Evidence of audit/research

Communication

• Demonstrates good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Expresses enthusiasm for post

Experience

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.