Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-6370854-JUN24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist - Chronic Respiratory Physiotherapy
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated Band 6 Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist with good respiratory physiotherapy experience to join our Chronic Respiratory Physiotherapy Team at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester. The role is supported by team leads and very experienced support workers.
The post will involve working closely with therapy, nursing and medical colleagues to provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients.
The role will be in an outpatient setting working across the Home Oxygen team, respiratory physiotherapy outpatients and some pulmonary rehabilitation.
You will be working in a supportive Physiotherapy department with a strong focus on service development. Studying for relevant post-graduate qualifications is actively encouraged with funding opportunities available at the trust.
Main duties of the job
A Specialist Physiotherapist within the Chronic Respiratory Service is a role for an experienced clinician who can independently manage a complex respiratory caseload across predominantly outpatient and home oxygen services, with occasional requirement to support pulmonary rehabilitation services. They will provide education for patients, carers, and relevant staff on a range of respiratory and physiotherapy principles and be responsible for supervising designated members of staff. Clinical governance and support will be provided by specialist physiotherapy Team Leads in each area and there will be opportunity to assist with service review and development.
To Participate in Physiotherapy out of hours services.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Please contact with any questions.
Informal visits are encouraged
Person specification
Qualifications / registration
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Documented evidence of recent speciality relevant CPD
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Membership of appropriate specialist interest group e.g. ACPRC
- Relevant short courses
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Various Band 5 experience including rotation in Respiratory within NHS.
- Knowledge of relevant pathology and treatment concepts / clinical reasoning
- Previous experience of ooh working
- Experience of supervision of others
Desirable criteria
- Previous band 6 NHS experience in speciality area
- Community working experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven clinical skills in speciality
- Proven non clinical skills in self management and others e.g. supervision / IPR / teaching
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of broader Trust and national agenda's
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenny Gard
- Job title
- Head of Physiotherapy - St Richard's
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 831712
- Additional information
Kate Hills or Julie Briscoe 01243 788122 x 35182
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