About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our client based in Somerset, where you will play a key role in improving the quality of life for individuals with respiratory conditions.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Oxygen Assessment services, making a significant impact on patient care.
Your Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver educational sessions to empower patients in managing their long-term health conditions and making informed decisions about their care.
2. Support patients in adopting healthy behaviours, such as smoking cessation, home exercise regimes, and improved adherence to medications and oxygen therapy.
3. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce hospital admissions and ensure timely assessments, supporting patients in their own homes whenever possible.
4. Carry out non-medical prescribing duties, working closely with GPs and Pharmacists.
5. Support the clinical lead in delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Oxygen Assessment services.
6. Manage and prioritise patient care to ensure efficient use of resources.
7. Provide expert advice and guidance to patients, families, carers, and other professionals, promoting health and well-being.
8. Maintain and enhance your knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development and training.
9. Develop and regularly review patient information and documentation, ensuring it reflects cultural diversity and communication needs.
10. Ensure a safe treatment environment by conducting risk assessments and adhering to health and safety standards.
11. Conduct enhanced risk assessments and safety interventions for Pulmonary Rehabilitation and oxygen therapy.
12. Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records through electronic medical systems.
13. Contribute to service audit and evaluation, maintaining patient confidentiality.
14. Undertake oxygen assessments for long-term and ambulatory therapy, following National Guidelines.
About You:
* You must be a qualified and registered physiotherapist or have equivalent qualifications and experience.
* You should have experience in respiratory medicine with specialist clinical assessment skills.
* You must be able to drive and have access to a car for business purposes.
* You should possess mentorship/teaching skills to support colleagues and patients.
* You should be computer literate and confident with Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
* You should have training and educational skills to develop and deliver sessions effectively.
* You should have a demonstrable track record of achievement in your field.
* You should provide evidence of ongoing professional development and training to meet registration revalidation requirements.