Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide assessment and treatment for patients referred to the pulmonary rehab service (exercise and education).
• To act as a resource and provide advice for other members of the MDT.
• To develop and deliver a 6-week pulmonary rehab programme in a variety of non HCT sites (leisure centres)
• To maintain patient treatment records and ensure others do the same using System one.
• To undertake a clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience.
• To be involved in the education and development of more junior staff to improve their skills and knowledge.
• To participate in clinical supervision to ensure that clinical practice is maintained to a high standard.

MAIN DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational

• To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills and formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme.
• To undertake the continuous assessment and evaluation of the pulmonary rehab programmes and modify according to the individual patient needs.
• At all times to be aware of the needs of patients and their carers and to promote and encourage patient independence and where possible restore functional ability.

Patient / Customer Care

• To formulate and deliver individual management and treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills, patient exercise and education, and other rehabilitation options.

Management and Leadership

• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of treatment equipment by patients, staff and other services, through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
• To assist with the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new staff.
• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties and to adhere to departmental equipment policy.
• To assist the record keeping of rehabilitation assistants according to Trust and professional standards; to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
• To participate in teaching others on professional skills and knowledge within core clinical areas.
• To teach, assess and contribute to the performance management of rehabilitation assistants.
• To take an active role in supervision and the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet standard of knowledge and competencies.

Communication and Relationship Building

• To act as the patients advocate throughout their rehabilitation programme and enable patients empowerment through the process.
• To communicate patient related information effectively. To ensure collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team members across health and social care sectors and all members of the Trust ensuring the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service.
• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes and to ensure an understanding of their diagnosis so that patients are supported in self-management of their condition.
• To use communication skills of motivation, empathy, tact, explanation and gaining informed consent with a wide variety of patients.
• To overcome barriers to effective communication such as cognitive impairment, expressive and receptive communication difficulties, embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear and visual/hearing impairments and develop and implement strategies to overcome these barriers.
• To use communication skills to address language and culture diversity issues.
• To maintain accurate and up to date documentation in line with legal requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines.
• To be able to communicate effectively with relatives and carers regarding patient care and progress with the consent of the patient involved.

Information Management

• To use SystmOne to maintain accurate patient notes on a daily basis and write reports when required.
• To achieve and maintain systems of information as requested.

Finance and Resource Management

• To be responsible for the replenishment of equipment and demonstrate an awareness of the value of equipment

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy (HCPC)

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in health & rehabilitation
• Experience of working within a team and independently
• Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

• Experience in pulmonary rehab and other areas of rehabilitation
• Experience of doing research or an audit
• Evidence of continuing professional development in last 2 years
• Knowledge of Trust objectives

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Established communication and documentation skills
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Accurate and legible note taking
• To have the ability to work in challenging environments
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to delegate appropriately
• Evidence of training and supervising others

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexibility
• Good time management
• Able to work autonomously

Other requirements

Essential

• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Responsible and reliable attitude to work
• Ability to work without direct supervision but under the direction more senior staff
• To be able to cope with emotional situations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Nevells Road Health Centre

Nevells Road

Letchworth

SG6 4TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)