Respiratory Physiotherapy Assistant – (Full and Part time roles considered)
Along with other regional experts, you will work both independently and as part of the supportiveMulti Disciplinaryteam; providing care that is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation.
The post holder will primarilysupport the Respiratory Physiotherapy Service andassistin delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Ambulatory Oxygen and support the Outpatient and Domiciliary Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapy services. They will also be expected to support the wider respiratory team asrequired.
You will be expected to work within your scope of practice under the direction of a registered physiotherapist with or without direct supervision.
Non-clinically; the post holder will be providing administrative support; including waiting list management, booking appointments, filling classes, setting up the sessions,assistingwith assessment, completing documentation, issuing letters,maintainingthe database, and any other organisational tasks required by the service.
Following successful completion of a competency programme, thereis the potential to develop into to a band 4 role, if you are employed as a Band 3.
• Under the direction of a registered physiotherapist with or without direct supervision supervise, guide and progress patients independently during Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions working safely and within scope of practice at all times.
• Be responsible forthe organisation of Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions with administrative support; including waiting list management, booking appointments, filling classes, setting up the session,assistingwith assessment, completing documentation, issuing letters,maintainingthe database, and any other tasks required by the service.
• Under supervision initially the postholder will be expected to setup and then independently run maintenance classes for Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients at a variety of venues.
• To conduct telephoneand online assessment andreviewswith patients – progressing exercise programmes, reviewingprogressand liaising with senior staff as needed.
• To perform home visits to known patients to perform exercise programmes, progress appropriately and review progress.
• Under the direction of a registered physiotherapist with or without direct supervision to supervise, guide and progress patients independently during ambulatory oxygen assessment,working safely and within scope of practice at all times.
• To provide leadership and training as agreed with supervisor to students,patientsand carers.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
The “must haves” for this role:
• Enthusiasm to support and empower patients to manage their respiratory disease through a structured exercise programme
• Self motivated
• Organized
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
For further information please contact CharlotteGlazzardor PamMarrineron 03006 146469. We would be happy tomake arrangementsfor an informal visit.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024
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