About this role
Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for us to offer a 6 months Secondment or fixed term contract as a Specialist Static Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist at Conquest Hospital
The successful candidate will work as part of an inter-professional team with supervision from a senior physiotherapist. Independently managing a caseload of complex respiratory patients who require both timely and comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation within the acute hospital.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist respiratory physiotherapy to patients, working within critical care and acute wards, as part of an inter-professional team. This may also include supporting the 'Post critical care follow-up and rehabilitation' services
Participate as a member of the team, managing a clinical caseload within the clinical standards, guidelines, objectives and procedures of the team.
This role will require weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis.
To support service improvement and delivery within the respiratory physiotherapy service.
Participate in health promotion and education of staff, patients and families.
The post holder will undertake regular Continual Professional Development (CPD) to support their lifelong learning and map their CPD Portfolio activities.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy Current registration with HCPC Post graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience / training in a relevant field Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Practice Placement Education Certificate Membership of special interest groups such as ACPRC, ICS
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years B6 rotational experience Experience of training/supervision Experience of multi-professional working Experience of using client-centred goals
Desirable
Experience within an acute respiratory setting
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery Effectively communicate the clinical reasoning supporting treatment and management of acutely ill patients and patients with respiratory conditions Able to work flexibly within an inter-professional framework Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
Specialist respiratory knowledge and Interest Knowledge of patient centred practice
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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)