Job summary  

This role will be focused on the delivery of the Pulmonary Rehab programmes. You will promote independence utilising rehabilitation and enablement interventions, working collaboratively with a vast range of key health and social care teams and services, spanning across primary, community and secondary care, as well as voluntary and public sector providers, to ensure the successful delivery of PR care pathways in Bromley.

Main duties of the job  

There will be opportunities to receive regular training from senior therapists, to participate in the larger MDT meetings which involve Consultant Oversight. There will be regular one to one supervisions with the lead therapist.

If you are keen to make a difference to service users levels of independence this is the post for you.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with their recovery then we want to hear from you.

Please note that the post holder is expected to work 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday and must have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. The PR groups run across the Borough of Bromley.

About us

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.

Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.

We are passionate about caring for our service users, and their family and friends, as well as the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we encourage all colleagues to take up the offer of the Coronavirus vaccination. The government are currently consulting on whether to continue with planned legislation that would make vaccination a legal requirement for certain roles in the health and care sector. It may become a legal requirement for some roles at Bromley Healthcare. As such, all applicants should be mindful of this when applying to join us and may be required to evidence their vaccination status prior to joining or once they have joined. This includes non-clinical roles that may have contact with patients and service users by virtue of entering our premises.

Job description
Job responsibilities  

Professional

To meet the regulations of the Health & Care Professions Council and fulfil the requirements for physiotherapy registration.

To produce and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with legal, professional and departmental requirements and to ensure other staff do likewise. To communicate assessment and treatment results to appropriate disciplines in the form of letters and reports.

Clinical

To have specialist knowledge and experience of managing group work and to work with the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lead in managing and developing the 3 pulmonary rehabilitation programmes across Bromley Healthcare.

To be responsible for establishing and maintaining a high level of clinical practice

To audit the service and benchmark to ensure the quality is high and the service cost effective.

Managerial

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Team Leader fulfil management and leadership of the respiratory team and to attend regular management and senior team meetings as appropriate and deputise as necessary.

To communicate effectively and collaboratively with nursing and medical colleagues across health and social care sectors to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include case conferences, handovers, documentation and medical records.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy Current Driving Licence/Access to own vehicle

Professional Registration Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of CSP Membership of specialist organisations i.e ACPRC/BTS/ARNS

Specific Skills Essential

• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, current practice and guidelines. Presentation and training skills Experience of teaching students and assistants

Desirable

• Audit and evaluation skills

Experience Essential

• Extensive clinical experience in care of respiratory patients within an NHS environment
• Delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation courses
• Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting

IT Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and power point

Desirable

• Previous experience in using EMIS

Training Essential

• o Significant evidence of post graduate training and work experience relevant to specialist respiratory care and Pulmonary rehabilitation

Personal Qualities Essential

• Good Interpersonal Skills Able to work individually and as part of a team Time management skills and ability to prioritise

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.