Respiratory Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you interested in Respiratory Physiotherapy Clinical Leadership, assessment and treatment of acutely unwell patients, strategic planning of Respiratory Physiotherapy services and working outside of normal scope of practice?
We are looking for a Respiratory Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner to be based at North Devon District Hospital. The post holder will provide Clinical Leadership across Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery and Respiratory Outpatients services, with an expectation to assess and treat patients in the inpatient areas.
The post requires a Masters educational level which has been mapped to all the outcomes of the Multi Professional Advanced Practice Framework and Health Education England. The four pillars of practice are:
* Clinical Practice
* Leadership and management
* Education
* Research
It would be desirable to have a digital badge.
There is the opportunity for this post to be a developmental Band 7 to 8a role to give the successful candidate the opportunity to achieve the advanced practice competencies and masters training required within a defined time period.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will provide Clinical Leadership, monitor, and lead improvements to standards of care through:
* Supervision of practice
* Clinical Audit
* Implementation of evidence-based practice
* Teaching and support of colleagues.
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly skilled and forward-thinking individual to provide Advanced Clinical Leadership to the Respiratory Physiotherapy Team. The post holder will drive forward the transformation of current pathways, hold a clinical caseload across inpatient services, and provide clinical leadership to Respiratory outpatients.
The Therapy team is an integrated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and works closely with the wider Multidisciplinary team. The post is delivered over Monday - Friday with expectation to cover evening, weekend and Respiratory on-call shifts.
About You
The post holder will be able to demonstrate an extensive range of specialist knowledge, experience, and expertise in Respiratory, which will include masters level specialist training and evidence of advanced practice skills. You will oversee the education and staff competency in Respiratory Physiotherapy ensuring it meets high standards of clinical governance.
Training and Development
The Trust is keen to support staff to develop strong leadership and clinical skills through clinical supervision, internal and external continuing professional development opportunities. Innovation is central to Therapies at the Royal Devon, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years.
Working Pattern
8.30 - 16.30 and Respiratory on call.
Pay
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
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