Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Respiratory Physiotherapist to join the Acute Respiratory Medicine team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary for a 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week) Band 6 Physiotherapist.
The post-holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, providing Respiratory Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to complex patients including; ITU step down, trache weaning, acute Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and neuromuscular patients. They will also occasionally be expected to cover non-respiratory areas within the Hepatology, Gastroenterology and General Medicine areas. The post holder will manage their own caseload within the acute medical respiratory specialty. They will be part of an interdisciplinary team working alongside Occupational Therapists, Technicians and the wider MDT. They will supervise and train Band 5 Physiotherapists (including on-call competencies), Therapy Technicians and Students as required. They will have support from the Band 7 Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists within the team.
Main duties of the jobThe team cover a range of wards including Respiratory High Care and a number of acute medical wards. The post holder will work closely with the Band 7 Physiotherapist alongside the NIV Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner. The team works together with the Home Ventilation Service managing ventilation patients during their acute admissions.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist who is already a skilled clinician with previous related experience in a Medical Respiratory setting as well as a broad range of other rotations. They will be naturally empathetic, demonstrating good communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both service users and the wider MDT. They will need to be creative and flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service.
They will possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate emerging leadership qualities and take an active interest in teaching and development of others.
In service training programs and staff appraisal systems are in operation to help you develop to meet the demands of the post.
About usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for our Patients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for our Population
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now:- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationEssential- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in relevant specialist clinical interest groups
Knowledge, skills and abilitiesEssential- Effective communication skills both verbal & written, with competent IT and presentation skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including respiratory intervention & therapeutic handling
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Knowledge and skills associated with treating respiratory patients including Tracheostomy care, non-invasive ventilation and the management of deteriorating patients
Desirable- Evidence of Leadership Skills and ability to effect & manage change
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working within acute respiratory medicine as a Band 5 or 6 (with exposure to NIV and tracheostomies).
- A variety of experience in core areas as postgraduate Physiotherapist I,e T&O, MSK, Respiratory and Neurology, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs.
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students, or assistants
- Clinical Supervision of students or assistant staff
Desirable- Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
Personal qualitiesEssential- Desire to work at Bristol Foundation Trust & commitment to the Trust values
- Credible and mature attitude, committed to team working with a proactive attitude.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
