University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This post is a generic outpatient respiratory Physiotherapist role working within the Respiratory Centre Physiotherapy team. The Respiratory Centre is an award-winning service which provides a hub for all respiratory outpatients and is staffed by a multiprofessional team covering both local and regional respiratory services.

Support will be given towards your continued learning and personal and professional development.

This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 290 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff, so will have peer support available to you.

We run a 7-day therapy service so weekend working and bank holiday cover, on a roster basis, will be expected as part of your working hours.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This Band 6 Physiotherapist post will involve treating patients with a variety of respiratory conditions including breathing pattern disorders, long Covid, Asthma, COPD and chronic suppurative diseases as well as those with long term ventilation, cough augmentation or respiratory rehabilitation needs. The postholder may be expected to carry out some community visits and will work in close collaboration with the Multiprofessional teams across Respiratory services in UHSFT and the community.

What we are looking for:-An individual with experience in managing patients with chronic respiratory illness and ideally with outpatient respiratory physiotherapy experience.-Experience educating other professionals, patients, and carers in physiotherapy techniques for chronic respiratory illness is essential.-Flexibility to work at weekends within all fields of medicine and be rostered on the Physiotherapy Respiratory On-call and twilight rota, working across the acute wards

The post holder will be supported by a Band 8b Consultant Physiotherapist, B8a in home ventilation and B7 staff. This post is an opportunity to develop respiratory outpatient skills in supporting patients living with chronic respiratory conditions, as well as gaining experience in managing patients in the regional long term ventilation service.

Essential skills and experience needed for this post: Experience in treating patients with respiratory conditions Experience using NIV equipment Experience in doing shifts within an acute respiratory on-call service - including intensive care, adults and children

Desirable skills needed: Experience in clinical audit and clinical trials Experience as a student supervisor

We appreciate people taking the time to write and submit applications, however using those written using AI or a computer system might not be considered.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in other therapy opportunities, please e-mail: Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
• Experience of working with support staff
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area
• Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Communication
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• Diplomacy
• Working autonomously
• Interpersonal skills
• Taking the initiative

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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