Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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Strategic Themes
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- Care provided at home or close to home.
- Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
- Prevention and alternatives to hospital.
- Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
- Technology enabled care.
- Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
- Safe, efficient, effective and productive.
- A place people love to work and feel valued.
- Living our values with staff (all voices count).
- Attract, grow and develop talent.
- Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
- Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
- Joined-up community services.
- Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
- Reduce our impact on the environment.
In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites.Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job overview
Do you want a change of scenery and lifestyle and have an interest in working in a new Respiratory service? Then why not explore a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of the integrated respiratory team across one of the most beautiful areas of the country?
Our integrated care system has been busy designing a new service which offers a multidisciplinary approach to respiratory care to people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly by building on the already successful respiratory teams in east and west Cornwall.By delivering integrated respiratory pathways, we will improve the detection, diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of respiratory patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a different way within our countywide service.. Team members will include respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, occupational therapists, support workers and administrators.Interviews via Microsoft teams will be available.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.
Proposed interview date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients presenting to the CFT Integrated Community Respiratory Service. To coordinate and lead Pulmonary Rehabilitation groups in Central Cornwall and, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, provide supervision and education to junior staff and colleagues across the county who participate in the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation.Undertake research and service development as necessary.
Our respiratory team principles include:- A multi-disciplinary specialist community team including nursing, physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT), dietetics, support workers and administration
- Delivery of specialist respiratory care and support across all settings including community hospitals, care homes and individuals’ homes
- Holistically improve the respiratory health of the population of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly by considering social factors such as fuel poverty, diet, mental health, and environmental factors such as poor housing and self-management, education, as well as clinical optimisation such as inhaler prescribing and technique
- Provide advice & guidance, education & training and mentoring to healthcare professionals across Cornwall and the isles of Scilly
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area.This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- Professional Registration- HCPC, CSP
- Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of further formal study eg. Post Graduate course / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Pulmonary Rehabilitation and/or Cardiac Rehabilitation, relevant respiratory courses
Skills and Aptitude
Essential criteria- Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Highly developed skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
- Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644