About this role
Job summary
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
The purpose of the post is:
o To carry out skilled interventions as delegated by the qualified Physiotherapist or Band 4 Support worker. This could be in the patient's home, or in the community in a public building. This role is to work alongside a physiotherapist and Band 4 support worker to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation.
o To monitor the patient's response to therapy intervention and report back on the outcome.
o To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to increase their exercise tolerance and confidence to live a more active life.
o To promote exercise and chronic respiratory disease management.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Activities
o Understanding the concepts of pulmonary rehabilitation.
o Good verbal and written communication skills.
o Commitment and understanding of team working.
o To monitor patients' responses to therapy intervention(s) and communicate this to therapist.
o To plan and prioritise own casework and organise time effectively.
o To plan and implement therapy interventions (individually and in groups), acting within competencies.
o To motivate patients to engage in pulmonary rehabilitation.
o To advise and educate patients and carers, within competencies, e.g. safe use of community equipment.
o To visit patients' homes to assess (under the guidance of a qualified therapist) and follow a guided exercise plan.
o To be responsible for patients allocated on a case-by-case basis, working without direct supervision, reporting back progress and informing the therapist of any problems.
o To operate as a lone worker at times, with some opportunity for contact with qualified staff during the day.
About us
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 5,000 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 10 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities Essential
Willing to actively participate in, and record, CPD activities and in service training.
Qualifications Essential
Experience of working with Respiratory/chronic conditions Good general education (to GCSE or equivalent). NVQ level III qualification in therapy/care or equivalent relevant qualification. Previous work in the community or hospital setting.
Desirable
Experience of working with vulnerable adults. Experience of working using a therapeutic approach. Experience as a support worker working in health or a related area Experience of working as a lone worker.
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.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Austell Community Hospital
St. Austell Community Hospital
St. Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)