Respiratory Physiotherapist - Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Team
This post offers an exciting opportunity to work within the award winning AIR service (Adult Integrated Respiratory Service), based in East Berkshire as a Band 5 developmental Respiratory Physiotherapist. Full training is provided to progress to band 6 role subject to achieving competencies. Ongoing support will be provided by the Respiratory MDT and two Band 7 Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapists.
As an AIR Physiotherapist, no one day will be the same. You can be running an ambulatory oxygen clinic in the morning and an outpatient clinic in the afternoon, the next day leading a Pulmonary rehabilitation class followed by providing training to carers regarding chest clearance in a patient's home.
The AIR Physio team run Pulmonary Rehabilitation (face to face, at home and online), Ambulatory oxygen clinics, Outpatient clinics offering management for chest clearance, chronic cough and breathlessness management, breathing pattern retraining, exercise advice and domiciliary visits.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care for people with respiratory conditions, in both the outpatient and domiciliary setting alongside the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation across East Berkshire.
The successful candidate will be supported in the running of Pulmonary Rehabilitation assessments and classes; Ambulatory Oxygen Clinics; Domiciliary and Outpatient Clinics to assist patients with Chest clearance; Cough management; Breathing Pattern Disorders and exercise advice.
Close working within the MDT is essential, to optimise care for patients under the Early Supported Discharge and Admission Avoidance services. Our goal is to aid active management of these individuals, to help avoid admission where possible.
The post holder will utilise clinical, communication and interpersonal skills to identify the needs of people with respiratory disease and deliver care that recognises social, cultural and spiritual differences.
A background of basic, clinical Respiratory knowledge, skills and experience, with our training and support, will enable the post holder to develop into a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist, working independently within the MDT. The post holder will have a passion for Respiratory Physio and a want to help patients with Chronic lung disease improve their Health Related Quality of Life, mainly in the community setting.
About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
A passion for Respiratory Physiotherapy and Respiratory Health Care in the community.
Enthusiasm and dedication to deliver and support holistic sustained behavioural change in patients with chronic lung disease.
The drive and ability for ongoing personal and professional development to optimise yourself as a clinician but also the services you are involved in directly and indirectly.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCP Registration
CSP membership
Member of the ACPRC
Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of current CPD
Previous Experience
Post graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.
Post graduate experience in NHS
Post graduate core rotations including a Respiratory/ Medical/ Surgical rotation
Post graduate community rotation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of this post and Trust
Basic knowledge of Respiratory Physiotherapy and a passion for it
Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments / Presentation Skills
Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines
Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors
Able to motivate others
Able to work effectively in a team / Good understanding of team working
Sound knowledge of the National Health Service (NHS)
Good inter-personal skills particularly when in patients' home environment
Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills
Understanding of the importance of Audit and Research
Good planning and organisational skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Ability to problem solve / Sound clinical reasoning skills
Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
Aware of own limitations and seeks help appropriately
Willingness to take directions
Willingness to learn and participate in competency programme
Additional Requirements
Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours
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.
£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
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As an AIR Physiotherapist, no one day will be the same. You can be running an ambulatory oxygen clinic in the morning and an outpatient clinic in the afternoon, the next day leading a Pulmonary rehabilitation class followed by providing training to carers regarding chest clearance in a patient's home.
The AIR Physio team run Pulmonary Rehabilitation (face to face, at home and online), Ambulatory oxygen clinics, Outpatient clinics offering management for chest clearance, chronic cough and breathlessness management, breathing pattern retraining, exercise advice and domiciliary visits.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care for people with respiratory conditions, in both the outpatient and domiciliary setting alongside the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation across East Berkshire.
The successful candidate will be supported in the running of Pulmonary Rehabilitation assessments and classes; Ambulatory Oxygen Clinics; Domiciliary and Outpatient Clinics to assist patients with Chest clearance; Cough management; Breathing Pattern Disorders and exercise advice.
Close working within the MDT is essential, to optimise care for patients under the Early Supported Discharge and Admission Avoidance services. Our goal is to aid active management of these individuals, to help avoid admission where possible.
The post holder will utilise clinical, communication and interpersonal skills to identify the needs of people with respiratory disease and deliver care that recognises social, cultural and spiritual differences.
A background of basic, clinical Respiratory knowledge, skills and experience, with our training and support, will enable the post holder to develop into a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist, working independently within the MDT. The post holder will have a passion for Respiratory Physio and a want to help patients with Chronic lung disease improve their Health Related Quality of Life, mainly in the community setting.
About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
A passion for Respiratory Physiotherapy and Respiratory Health Care in the community.
Enthusiasm and dedication to deliver and support holistic sustained behavioural change in patients with chronic lung disease.
The drive and ability for ongoing personal and professional development to optimise yourself as a clinician but also the services you are involved in directly and indirectly.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
HCP Registration
CSP membership
Member of the ACPRC
Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of current CPD
Previous Experience
Post graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.
Post graduate experience in NHS
Post graduate core rotations including a Respiratory/ Medical/ Surgical rotation
Post graduate community rotation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of this post and Trust
Basic knowledge of Respiratory Physiotherapy and a passion for it
Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments / Presentation Skills
Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines
Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors
Able to motivate others
Able to work effectively in a team / Good understanding of team working
Sound knowledge of the National Health Service (NHS)
Good inter-personal skills particularly when in patients' home environment
Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills
Understanding of the importance of Audit and Research
Good planning and organisational skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Ability to problem solve / Sound clinical reasoning skills
Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
Aware of own limitations and seeks help appropriately
Willingness to take directions
Willingness to learn and participate in competency programme
Additional Requirements
Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours
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.
£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
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