Pulmonary Rehab Clinician / Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Pulmonary Rehabilitation / Respiratory Clinician (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Nurse) or Clinical Exercise Physiologist has arisen in the Norfolk and Waveney (East Coast Great Yarmouth and Waveney) area. This is a full-time fixed post for one year. The key purpose of this role is to deliver an NHS commissioned pulmonary rehabilitation service. The successful applicant will work under the direct supervision of the Team Lead / Clinical Specialist and alongside support worker colleagues in an innovative, exciting, and pro-active team.
Applicants will ideally have experience of working within Pulmonary Rehabilitation (as a student or post-graduate) although training will be provided. The successful applicant will (with support) be responsible for the day-to-day provision of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, including exercise and education of patients within a group or virtual setting, pre- and post-assessment of patients and will provide encouragement and support for patient self-management. In addition, the post holder, with support of the team lead will promote, develop, and evaluate the service using evidence-based practice, audit, and outcome measures and will also be expected to contribute to delivery of the other services provided by the team as required, such as home oxygen assessment and review (HOSAR) and any other quality improvement projects.
Location/Base TBC
Main duties of the job
* Undertake and oversee all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner without daily clinical supervision, access to advice and support is available from senior clinicians.
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional activities, including management of patients in your care. Support peers and support staff to do similarly.
* To flexibly manage responsibilities for own caseload.
* To work both independently and within a team structure, to manage the patient pathway from referral to discharge of patients and to designate to own and support staff caseload.
* To provide a pulmonary rehabilitation service in several community locations within the locality.
* To provide a holistic, comprehensive clinical assessment of patients referred to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service with a respiratory diagnosis who have chronic and or acute presentations.
* Use clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate respiratory problem list and place this within the context of their respiratory pathology and its treatment.
* To use manual therapy, therapeutic handling, and other interventions in the treatment of patients.
* To deliver pulmonary rehabilitation classes incorporating a comprehensive programme of exercise and education.
* To participate in locality MDT discussions to ensure the delivery of a well-co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
About Us
ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.
We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.
At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
Date posted
12 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B9849-008-25A
Job locations
Hamilton House
Battery Green Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1DE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Undertake and oversee all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner without daily clinical supervision, access to advice and support is available from senior clinicians.
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional activities, including management of patients in your care. Support peers and support staff to do similarly.
* To flexibly manage responsibilities for own caseload.
* To work both independently and within a team structure, to manage the patient pathway from referral to discharge of patients and to designate to own and support staff caseload.
* To adhere to BOC, regulatory, and professional standards of practice, codes of conduct and guidelines.
* To undertake delegated duties / responsibility as deemed appropriate from senior clinicians and to seek clinical support appropriately.
* To make judgements about the suitability of patients to receive rehabilitation and what programme of care they will receive.
To Support The Service Lead In
* Developing the service
* Communicating and promoting the service locally
* Ensuring the service is highly integrated within the care pathway
* Propose and implement continuous improvements to the service
Communication And Working Relationships
* To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the service.
* To contribute to the development of clear and concise written information to be made available to patients/carers/other stakeholders.
* Use effective listening skills to receive information and understand the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients and carers, incorporating these into treatment planning.
Responsibilities For Patient/Client Care
* To work both independently and within a team structure, to manage the patient pathway from referral to discharge of patients and to designate to own and support staff caseload.
* To provide a pulmonary rehabilitation service in several community locations within the locality.
* To occasionally undertake triage of referrals within locality.
Analytical And Judgement Skills
* To undertake comprehensive subjective and objective assessment of patients with diverse or complex respiratory conditions and multiple pathologies.
* To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
Planning And Organisational Skills
* To contribute to the overall planning, delivery, strategic development, and evaluation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
* To provide supervision of students and clinical support staff daily within service.
Responsibilities For Policy And Service Development Implementation
* Support BOCs Clinical Governance programme within the service.
Responsibilities For Human Resources
* Support the development of support staff and students.
Responsibilities For Research And Development
* To be responsible for the effectiveness of delegated pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.
Person SpecificationQualifications Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Nursing or MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Exercise Professional)
* Registration with HCPC, NMC or AHCS
* Evidence of on-going relevant Postgraduate Continued Professional Development (CPD) in field of Respiratory Care / Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Experience Essential
* Clinical experience of treating patients with Respiratory conditions.
* Evidence of completing relevant respiratory rotation(s) at Band 5 / junior level or on student placement.
* Experience in the provision of smoking cessation advice
Skills and Knowledge Essential
* Autonomous practitioner
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Respiratory consultation, clinical assessment, and treatment skills
Personal Attributes Essential
* Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours.
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