Respiratory Physiotherapist - Surrey Downs H&C
Job details
Surrey Downs Health & Care
To work as a member of Surrey Downs Health & Care to develop and provide team to the community in order to provide a high standard of holistic assessment, treatment, evaluation and advice to patients with lung conditions in the community, including pulmonary rehabilitation assessments and classes.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of Surrey Downs Health & Care to develop and provide team to the community in order to provide a high standard of holistic assessment, treatment, evaluation and advice to patients with lung conditions in the community, including pulmonary rehabilitation assessments and classes.
To provide effective, efficient and high quality physiotherapy treatment programmes for respiratory patients in the community setting and within the pulmonary rehabilitation service. To lead assessments, group education sessions and exercise classes adjusting exercises according to patients' health status on that day.
To be able to undertake oxygen therapy assessment and prescription (Long term oxygen therapy and ambulatory oxygen).
To act as a source of expertise on the management of respiratory patients providing support and advice to other health professionals/agencies both within and external to the Trust
To communicate with patients in a way that empowers them to make informed choices about the management of their condition and engages them in the planning and delivery of treatment. Taking into account cultural, linguistic, medical, emotional, psychological and physical factors and utilising available resources to facilitate effective communication.
About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centred care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
CSH Surrey
Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the role, please take a moment to review the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which provide detailed insights into the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
Car owner with Valid driving license
Experience
Essential
A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
Minimum of 1 year's NHS experience
Experience of running a rehabilitation classes
Post graduate experience in respiratory
Broad range of experience at B5
Appreciation of constraints to working in the community
Desirable
Participated in clinical audit Experience in research / literature reviews
At least 1 years in specialist respiratory care including respiratory outpatients, ITU, and medical wards
Experience of student supervision/ clinical education
Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
Experience of operational team management
Knowledge
Essential
Ability to use electronic clinical system e.g. EMIS, Cerner
Remains updated with professional practice and new research
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Willingness to lead staff training
Ability to manage time effectively
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Leatherhead Community Hospital
Poplar Road
Leatherhead, Surrey
KT22 8SD
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343-SDH&C-6697104
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