Pulmonary Rehabilitation lead/Clinical lead
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to lead the Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) service . This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering Pulmonary rehab groups across Oxfordshire in a variety of settings. The post holder will be in a key position to drive and deliver service improvement, such as accreditation and programme expansion. As a PR lead you will also work closely with the other band 7 clinical lead within the respiratory service to provide leadership and operational support. Please note this job is being sent to job evaluation so may be subject to some changes.
Main duties of the job
- To Lead the countywide development and delivery of care for those suffering with chronic respiratory disease through Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes.
- To work across primary and secondary care to reduce the need for acute service intervention - reducing admissions, supporting early discharges, supporting colleagues and empowering patients to manage their condition with the ultimate aim of improving quality of care, through Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) and by case management of complex patients.
- To provide specialist Physiotherapy assessment of respiratory patients, To provide physiotherapy advice to other colleagues to ensure that patients are provided with a seamless service and considered as a whole.
- To work alongside the management team for the respiratory service as an expert resource.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Physiotherapist
- Previous team management experience
- Specialist skills relating to PR
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development
- Evidence of presentation and teaching skills/Qualification in teaching
- Evidence of taking or willing to take MSC modules
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working within acute and primary care setting
- Previous team management experience
Desirable
- Awareness of national initiatives and accreditation requirements
IT and audit
Essential
- Understanding of national PR audit programmes
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.
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
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Blackbird Lets
Oxford
OX4 6HJ
