An exciting Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity has arisen in our Pulmonary Rehabilitation team for dynamic Respiratory Physiotherapists within Kent. We have a new post in the East Kent area.

Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation teams provide valuable services across East Kent and Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley localities. This is a skilled post with the expectation that you will utilise your specialised clinical knowledge to assess and treat patients with chronic respiratory conditions in a community setting. Your input into this service will allow patientsto improve their functional ability and breathlessness management to make a tangible difference to their quality of life. Working within Pulmonary Rehabilitation provides great job satisfaction when you receive feedback from patients such as:

The people were very friendly and helpful and got me to exercise every day instead of sitting in this chair. It has changed my life.

As a member of our team we will ensure that you have the opportunity to strengthen and develop your specialised respiratory skills. You will be an integral part of a team including a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners a Counsellor and supported by an admin team to deliver a high quality service.

You will play a key part in engagement with integrated accountable care organisations. The service is currently working with the commissioners in Kent and continues to deliver the service to serve the local population.

Main duties of the job

The service currently provides regular in-service training, clinical supervision, protected CPDtime, and input into local clinical interest groups. The service regularly participates in nationalaudits. The trust also encourages staff to develop and provide training opportunitiesinternally and externally as identified during the annual appraisal process. The Trust hasalso achieved Foundation Trust Status and rated as 'Good' by CQC. The service isaccredited by the Royal College of Physicians, being the first team in the area to achieve thisstatus.

It is essential that you are HCPC registered with proven experience and knowledge in arespiratory specialised field. We welcome applications from band 6 Physiotherapists lookingto specialise into chronic respiratory disease management where you will be supported todevelop your knowledge and skills. Driving or access to transport is also essential for thispost.

There is an option of flexible hours from a minimum of 22.5 hours up to a maximum of 37.5hours per week.

The service will offer flexibility in discussion to successful candidates for workinghours and location.

Please call or arrange an informal visit to discuss how we can support your next careermove.

Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 7.5 hours each day

About us

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

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All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 9th October.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy o Registration with HCPC o Evidence of relevant Postgraduate Continued Professional Development (CPD) in highly specialised field of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Desirable

• o Member of CSP o Member of ACPRC or relevant SIG o First Aid at Work o Evidence of Masters level study o Accredited Clinical Educator (ACE

Experience

Essential

• o Previous experience at Band 7 or at senior specialist Band 6 level o Clinical Experience of treating patients with a wide variety of Respiratory conditions o Wide range of spinal experience in ICU, medical and surgical, care of the elderly and neurology o Evidence of providing training, clinical support and supervision to junior members of staff and students o Previous involvement in Audit or Research o Experience of working as part of a Multi DisciplinaryTeam

Desirable

• o Registered British Lung Foundation (BLF) Professional o Previous experience of leading Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes o Community Experience o Previous contribution to clinical education of students as named educator

Knowledge

Essential

• o Advanced knowledge of respiratory conditions and Pulmonary Rehabilitation o Knowledge of key Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Respiratory and Oxygen Guidelines and Standards o Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk Assessment

Desirable

• o Knowledge of current NHS issues and challenges

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• o Advanced communication skills o Prioritisation and delegation skills o Highly specialised Respiratory consultation, assessment and treatment skills o Highly advanced clinical reasoning skills/ Problem solving skills o Competent IT Skills o Excellent Presentation Skills o Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills o Delegation and feedback skills o Supervisory or leadership skills o Ability to manage stressful situations o Car driver / access to suitably insured vehicle

Desirable

• o IT and data analysis skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• o Commitment to personal & service development o Commitment to delivering a high quality respiratory service o Enthusiastic o Motivated o Responsible o Confident and approachable manner o Flexible o Empathetic o Positive attitude and Team Player

Desirable

• o Sense of humour o Constructive o Positive o Optimistic o Personable o Fair and consistent

Ability to manage

Essential

• o Time o Staff o Resources

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Kent

TBC

CT5 2HN

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