Description
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a highly motivated B6 rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality respiratory physiotherapy services, contributing to patient health and well-being. As a B6 Respiratory Physiotherapist, you will work in a challenging yet rewarding clinical environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Your role is multifaceted and integral to the patient care journey. You will undergo nine-monthly rotations across various areas, including ITU and Surgical Respiratory Wards, Medical HDU, Medical and Respiratory Wards, Respiratory out-patients, Paediatrics, Vascular, Amputee & General Surgery wards, Regional Hyperacute Rehabilitation Unit (RHRU), and Ealing Medical/Surgical/ITU.
You will be responsible for assessing, treating, and rehabilitating patients with various respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, trauma, critical care, and post-operative thoracic surgery patients. We provide a 7-day therapy service, requiring you to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, including our acute respiratory out-of-hours service (On-call).
The main responsibilities of this B6 Specialist Physiotherapist post include:
- Performing advanced respiratory assessments and formulating treatment plans
- Working closely with specialised MDT to ensure seamless patient care
- Involvement in training and development with the therapy team, MDT, students, and patients/carers
- Developing professional leadership and management skills
We are looking for an individual with broad experience in managing patients with respiratory illness, experience educating other professionals, patients, and carers in physiotherapy techniques, flexibility to work at weekends, and the ability to treat patients with care, compassion, and dignity.
The trust offers educational funding, and all sites provide great transport links and a wealth of benefits of living and working in a vibrant part of London.
Job Details:
- Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Band: Band 6
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Requirements:
- Relevant degree with professional registration
- Minimum of 15 months previous experience as a band 5/junior physiotherapist
- Practical experience working in a broad range of specialist areas
- Attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical rotations