About this role
Job summary
The lung therapy service provides a multiprofessional service to patients with severe and complex respiratory disease including asthma, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, PCD, COPD and ventilatory failure. We are looking for a clinician with the right experience to work within our respiratory Physiotherapy outpatient service.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve working as part of MDT care in a number of clinics including but not limited to Bronchiectasis, Asthma, unexplained dyspnoea, upper airways, EDAC. Physiotherapy led clinic time will be made up of complex airway clearance, breathing pattern dysfunction, drug response assessments and other activities. The department is actively involved in research and audit, this will be an important component of the role and the post holder will be expected to lead and engage in these activities. The post will be supported by two clinical specialist Physiotherapists and a therapy team lead.
This role will require cross site working across GSTT sites, specifically Royal Brompton, Wimpole street and Harefield hospitals with 2 days being spent at Harefield per week and rotating yearly with fellow B7 in outpatients. There may be ad-hoc requirements to attend other sites across GSTT.
About us
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Therapy Lead for the Lung therapy and clinical specialist physiotherapists the post holder will:
Provide highly specialist physiotherapy intervention, including planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating physiotherapy, with particular focus to the outpatient setting (NHS and Private Patients).
Take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have highly complex needs, and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To organise, co-ordinate and deliver the outpatient respiratory Physiotherapy service day to day within the hospital and to support the development of the service, along with other members of the adult lung team.
To supervise junior team members within the adult physiotherapy team.
To play a major role in the continuous development of the service using audit, evaluation and quality improvement methodology.
To deliver high quality care in in-patient, outpatient and day case settings.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Degree in Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)/ or equivalent Graduate Diploma Physiotherapy Health Professions Council registration
Desirable
Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care (ACPRC) Accredited, recognised courses at Masters level equivalent in relevant specialities
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Significant post-graduate respiratory experience, including management of complex chronic disorders e.g. severe asthma, breathing pattern dysfunction, non-CF bronchiectasis, COPD, interstitial lung disease, CF, PCD, Evidence of continued professional development (CPD), Experience of staff development and training, Understanding of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology in chronic respiratory disorders and exercise, Experience in service development and coordination of outpatient services
Desirable
Relevant validated clinical courses Understanding of NHS developments and their impact. Experience in service development and coordination of outpatient services Experience of quality improvement Experience of assessment and prescription of LTOT/ AMBOT
Skills & Abilities Essential
Advanced Skills in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. Ability to assess and treat complex patients in the respiratory field Interest in research Able to organise, prioritise own workload Experience in delegating appropriately to others Supervision of junior staff and students Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments Able to work actively within a multidisciplinary team Excellent organisational and leadership skills. To be able to motivate staff and encourage their ideas and aspirations for the future Good IT skills
Desirable
Lecturing skills Participation in audit and research
Personal Qualities Essential
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Demonstrates excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing. Demonstrating sensitivity towards diversity of culture using inclusive, clear and respectful language and taking a quick and appropriate response to any form of unfairness, discrimination or inequality. Take pride in maintaining high standards and delivering an excellent service to patients and colleagues Values and learns from the rich and diverse view of others, seeking to listen and understand other peoples experiences. To be able to lead with compassion, ensuring all patients and colleagues are heard and feel respected
Desirable
Able to pay attention to own well being so that can support and care for other
Other Requirements Essential
Commitment to speciality Flexible in approaches and open to change Committed to personal development, taking responsibility for learning and sharing knowledge with others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guys and St Thomas NHS foundation trust
London
SW3 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)