Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to our Respiratory Physiotherapy Service at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a 12-month Rotational Band 6. The team covers all aspects of the respiratory patients journey, from intensive care to ward based rehabilitation. Rotations include adult critical care (general and cardiac), respiratory medicine, cystic fibrosis, cardiology and surgeries (cardiac, thoracic, upper and lower abdominal), with each area led by an experienced band 7. Service delivery over 7 days a week and on call participation are required.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate post graduate experience and clinical knowledge of the assessment and management of respiratory patients. They will be required to demonstrate an ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, and as part of multidisciplinary teams for the best outcomes for our patients. Good communication skills and respectful behaviours are essential.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of patients with respiratory conditions in a range of environments. You will carry your own caseload and be expected to work flexibly to time manage this alongside other commitments you may have. You will work closely with the Band 7 team leads and Clinical Specialists to clinically manage more complex conditions depending on your level of experience and at times lead the service in their absence.
Training and development are a crucial part of this role, particularly supporting newly qualified and unregistered staff to have regular educational support and also other members of the MDT where applicable. Alongside this there will be opportunities to be involved in aspects of clinical audit, quality improvement, governance and research.
About Us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, over 7 sites, is a large tertiary teaching hospital. It has excellent links with the wider West Yorkshire health providers and is focused on being the best for specialist and integrated care. At its heart is the Leeds Way, five core values at the centre of its business. It is also a centre for Lean methodology and Quality Improvement. These methods allow us to be more efficient with all our resources and provide an improved experience and better outcomes for our patients.
The Physiotherapy service at Leeds is passionate about patients being at the centre of our business and receiving high quality, evidence-based care while keeping staff Health and Wellbeing a priority of our service. LTHT provides a variety of specialist cardiorespiratory services for the region at St Jamess Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary, which are both part of this Band 6 Rotation.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job Responsibilities
Rotation opportunities include:
1. Adult Critical care (general and cardiac)
2. Cardiology
3. Cystic Fibrosis
4. Respiratory Medicine including Respiratory Support unit
5. Surgical pathways (cardiac, thoracic, hepatobiliary, upper and lower gastrointestinal)
To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. He/She will participate in the senior rotational scheme which involves working across a range of settings. To be responsible for their own continuing professional and personal development.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1. Degree or equivalent
2. Attendance on relevant post graduate courses
Experience
At least 18 months experience working as a physiotherapist
Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and therapy colleagues
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to prioritise, organise and allocate workload
Time management skills
Knowledge
Insight into clinical specialty e.g. thorough academic study at post graduate level or equivalent
Insight into current professional issues and those influencing the NHS
Standards of professional practice
Personal Attributes
Professional and patient focused
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
Good interpersonal skills
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our Values Are Part Of What Make Us Different From Other Trusts, So We See This As a Strength, As Well As a Responsibility. They Have Been Developed By Our Staff And Set Out What They See As Important To How We Work. Our Five Values Are:
1. Patient-centred
2. Collaborative
3. Fair
4. Accountable
5. Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
1. Committed to the development of physiotherapy within the clinical setting
2. Committed to the clinical area maintaining high standards of care.
3. Committed to own development
4. Committed to maintaining high standards of physiotherapy clinical practice in accordance with relevant guidelines and policies
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