Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Pulmonary Rehab

We are delighted to provide an opportunity for an experienced band 6 or band 7 respiratory physiotherapist to join our team. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced physiotherapist with a particular interest in Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Integrated Respiratory Care. This is a one year post where you will provide leadership to and work as part of the physiotherapy and wider MDT working in Respiratory Care. As a member of the Integrated Respiratory Team (IRT) you will provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice for respiratory patients through the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation, COPD admission avoidance, early and supported discharge, asthma services, home oxygen services and the COPD care bundle across KHP and the community., + To take a lead role in delivery of the pulmonary rehabilitation service.
+ To lead the advanced assessment and treatment of stable and acutely ill patients with chronic respiratory problems, with multi-pathology including those who have highly complex presentations, and those being assessed for pulmonary rehabilitation. To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and to maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
+ To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists / physiotherapy assistants / students and MDT staff in physiotherapeutic care of patients with respiratory problems.
+ To provide skilled team leadership and be responsible for operational management, team development, implementation of policy and policy changes in own clinical area, and to set and monitor standards of practice.
+ To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in departmental research and audit in their clinical area., Patient Care
+ To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioner's professional activities
+ To undertake the specialist assessment as an autonomous practitioner, carry out diagnostic procedures and interpret the results for patients with multifaceted respiratory and / or rehabilitation problems in the IRT to the local community, based at St. Thomas' Hospital and in the community, including those patients with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills.
+ To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
+ To formulate, evaluate and reassess individualised physiotherapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care.
+ To be responsible for own and team patient care plans.
+ To provide advice on specialised physiotherapy care and treatment for patients with respiratory problems based on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience, and to be consulted frequently for specialist advice and guidance by junior team members and other health care professionals both within and outside the trust
+ To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence-based link.
+ To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system and the use of the computerised patient data system, and supervision of team record keeping; to include comprehensive progress and discharge reports
+ To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling.
+ To ensure that a high standard of clinical practice and patient care is maintained and to ensure that other physiotherapists in the team do likewise, through ongoing competency assessment and evaluation of treatment outcomes.
+ To keep up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice accordingly.
+ To be informed of and work to the standards in the specialty area, and ensure that junior members of the team are informed and work to these standards.
+ To use specialist knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate.
+ To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients
+ To be highly competent in assessing a wide range of conditions experienced by patients with respiratory problems based on advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present.
+ To participate in the on-call and emergency duty rotas as lone practitioner within the Trust. (See Appendix)
+ To undertake any other duties as may be deemed necessary, and be prepared to work at any location within the Trust.
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Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual's personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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NHS AfC: Band 7
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS., Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung services.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment in the world.
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.