Band 6 Physiotherapist Pulmonary Rehab

We have an exciting opportunity within our Pulmonary Rehabilitation team for a passionate and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist, with previous Pulmonary Rehabilitation experience, to join our emerging Swale service to provide, a holisitic specialist service to patients with chronic respiratory disease, including, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Fibrosis and Asthma. In addition, you'll provide advice, support and education for patients and their families/carers, voluntary agencies and all those working with the patient regarding their medical condition and how this affects the persons lifestyle and environment in order to maintain relationships, roles and independence. This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week. A driving licence and car is essential for this role., As a Band 6 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist you will:

• Completing complex holistic assessments in the management of patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
• Providing safe, clinically effective and timely intervention to maximize quality of life and reduce disabilities associated with chronic respiratory conditions.
• Maintains accurate and legible patient records; in accordance with the organisation and HCPC standards.
• Negotiating and planning with the person and carer, the goals and treatment plans whilst working with other professionals to achieve these. This will include leading and participating in meetings and case conferences in response to the needs of the individual.
• Communicate effectively with patients in order to identify physiotherapy goals, motivate and progress with each individual patient.
• Identify the impact of contextual factors on communication and use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools with patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
• Utilising excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients, relatives, carers and members of the MDT to ensure that a high standard of patient centred care is achieved and that patients and carers have a good understanding of their individual plan.
• To determine the patients understanding of the physiotherapy intervention in order to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
  
  About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.