Job summary We require a qualified and experienced physiotherapist to work in our Respiratory team under Community React Team within the community. It is a permanent full time post (37.5 hours) to be worked Monday to Friday between service hours of 0800-1700. You must have substantial NHS Band 5 experience to be eligible for this post. You must also be able to travel across the Community daily whilst transporting all required equipment. To provide a high standardcommunity physiotherapy services to patients within the Respiratory Team. To deliver the Pulmonary rehabilitation classes and to deliver educational sessions at the groups. To work in a MDT team in Respiratory. Main duties of the job To act as a source of knowledge on the management of current caseloads and provide an advisory service to patients, relatives, other healthcare professionals and students. To take a role in the assessment and treatment of patients within the Respiratory Team. To provide physiotherapy treatment indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To deliver a Pulmonary rehabilitation group and deliver education in a group setting. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working with direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions. Access to advice and support from a senior therapist is available if required, clinical work is routinely evaluated. To assist the team, in planning, co-ordination, delivering and evaluating the Respiratory Team. To participate in the education and training of physiotherapists, other health professionals and physiotherapy students in the management of physiotherapy conditions as appropriate. About us Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-7015993CM Job locations Boston House entrance B Frog lane Wigan WN6 7LB Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities To act as a source of knowledge on the management of current caseloads and provide an advisory service to patients, relatives, other healthcare professionals and students. To take a role in the assessment and treatment of patients within the Respiratory Team. To provide physiotherapy treatment indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To deliver a Pulmonary rehabilitation group and deliver education in a group setting. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working with direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions. Access to advice and support from a senior therapist is available if required, clinical work is routinely evaluated. To assist the team, in planning, co-ordination, delivering and evaluating the Respiratory Team. To participate in the education and training of physiotherapists, other health professionals and physiotherapy students in the management of physiotherapy conditions as appropriate. Key results from the job holder To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise. Post holders are required to work independently, guided by defined clinical and professional guidelines. Access to a more senior member of physiotherapy staff is available when necessary. Clinical work is evaluated on a regular basis. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate assessment and risk stratification in a wide range of conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive discharge plans in regard to the patients self-management. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. To maintain accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust Policies. To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the Respiratory team. To regularly supervise, evaluate and assess Physiotherapy students to include negotiating learning contracts and setting objectives. To monitor the quality of record keeping for students. To comply with The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and Trust Policies and Procedures. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Planning and Organisational Duties To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To accept partial responsibility for any tasks delegated to less senior qualified or unqualified staff. To assist the team leader in developing policy changes within the speciality that will impact on service users. To assist the team leader in ensuring that designated staff implement policy and service development changes. To work with the team leader in developing the operational management of the Respiratory team. To participate in the day-to-day organisation and development of the Service. To contribute to the Trusts clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda. To demonstrate understanding of national and local guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service delivery. Be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and bring defects or deficits to the attention of the Clinical Manager. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. To maintain a professional portfolio of Continuing Professional Development recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities. To comply with annual PDR and appraisal system. To contribute to development of practice/procedures etc. within the Respiratory team. Communications and Key Working Relationships To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. To use communication tools (verbal and non-verbal) to gain informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, anxiety. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework. To assist the Team leader in ensuring that designated staff implement policy and service development changes. Responsibility for Finance To advise Clinical Manager on resources required to carry out the job. Responsibility for Human Resources To assist the team leader to educate and supervise and performance manage more junior staff, and Therapy assistants, and student including formal supervision and appraisal. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. Supervise, educate, and assess the performance of physiotherapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. Work Circumstances The Respiratory team is a 5 day service that operates from 08:00-17.00. There are no on-call responsibilities for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities To act as a source of knowledge on the management of current caseloads and provide an advisory service to patients, relatives, other healthcare professionals and students. To take a role in the assessment and treatment of patients within the Respiratory Team. To provide physiotherapy treatment indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To deliver a Pulmonary rehabilitation group and deliver education in a group setting. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working with direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions. Access to advice and support from a senior therapist is available if required, clinical work is routinely evaluated. To assist the team, in planning, co-ordination, delivering and evaluating the Respiratory Team. To participate in the education and training of physiotherapists, other health professionals and physiotherapy students in the management of physiotherapy conditions as appropriate. Key results from the job holder To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise. Post holders are required to work independently, guided by defined clinical and professional guidelines. Access to a more senior member of physiotherapy staff is available when necessary. Clinical work is evaluated on a regular basis. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate assessment and risk stratification in a wide range of conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive discharge plans in regard to the patients self-management. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. To maintain accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust Policies. To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the Respiratory team. To regularly supervise, evaluate and assess Physiotherapy students to include negotiating learning contracts and setting objectives. To monitor the quality of record keeping for students. To comply with The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and Trust Policies and Procedures. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Planning and Organisational Duties To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To accept partial responsibility for any tasks delegated to less senior qualified or unqualified staff. To assist the team leader in developing policy changes within the speciality that will impact on service users. To assist the team leader in ensuring that designated staff implement policy and service development changes. To work with the team leader in developing the operational management of the Respiratory team. To participate in the day-to-day organisation and development of the Service. To contribute to the Trusts clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda. To demonstrate understanding of national and local guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service delivery. Be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and bring defects or deficits to the attention of the Clinical Manager. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. To maintain a professional portfolio of Continuing Professional Development recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities. To comply with annual PDR and appraisal system. To contribute to development of practice/procedures etc. within the Respiratory team. Communications and Key Working Relationships To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. To use communication tools (verbal and non-verbal) to gain informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, anxiety. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework. To assist the Team leader in ensuring that designated staff implement policy and service development changes. Responsibility for Finance To advise Clinical Manager on resources required to carry out the job. Responsibility for Human Resources To assist the team leader to educate and supervise and performance manage more junior staff, and Therapy assistants, and student including formal supervision and appraisal. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. Supervise, educate, and assess the performance of physiotherapy students; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. Work Circumstances The Respiratory team is a 5 day service that operates from 08:00-17.00. There are no on-call responsibilities for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registered Experience Essential Working in a community setting Substantial Band 5 experience NHS experience Desirable Clinical respiratory experience Clinical pulmonary experience Skills Essential Effective risk management skills Excellent communication skills Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team Effective time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work independently Confident and forward thinking Able to maintain judgement under pressure Able to communicate with individuals and groups at different levels and variety of settings Able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Self-directed Learning Able to maintain judgement under pressure Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a range of presentations likely to benefit from Physiotherapy Knowledge of the principals of Clinical Governance Ability and committed to share skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments Participates in self-directed learning Committed to personal and team development Additional Essential Speaks English to appropriate standard Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team Able to travel to various clinics across community daily whilst transporting required equipment Flexible to meet service demand Committed to personal and team development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registered Experience Essential Working in a community setting Substantial Band 5 experience NHS experience Desirable Clinical respiratory experience Clinical pulmonary experience Skills Essential Effective risk management skills Excellent communication skills Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team Effective time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work independently Confident and forward thinking Able to maintain judgement under pressure Able to communicate with individuals and groups at different levels and variety of settings Able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Self-directed Learning Able to maintain judgement under pressure Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a range of presentations likely to benefit from Physiotherapy Knowledge of the principals of Clinical Governance Ability and committed to share skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments Participates in self-directed learning Committed to personal and team development Additional Essential Speaks English to appropriate standard Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team Able to travel to various clinics across community daily whilst transporting required equipment Flexible to meet service demand Committed to personal and team development 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Boston House entrance B Frog lane Wigan WN6 7LB Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)