Respiratory Physiotherapist (Band 6)
Location:
Somerset Salary:
£37,338 - £39,405 Full-time:
37.5 hours per week
Meridian Business Support is seeking a compassionate and skilled
Respiratory Physiotherapist
to join our client based in Somerset, dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with respiratory conditions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Oxygen Assessment services.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
Provide
educational sessions
to empower patients in managing their long-term health conditions and making informed decisions about their care. Encourage and support
behaviour change strategies
like smoking cessation, home exercise regimes, and improved adherence to medications and oxygen therapy. Work with multidisciplinary teams to
reduce hospital admissions
and ensure timely assessments, supporting patients in their own homes whenever possible. Carry out
non-medical prescribing
duties, liaising with GPs and Pharmacists as needed. Support the clinical lead in delivering
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
and
Home Oxygen Assessment services . Manage and prioritize patient care to ensure
efficient use of resources . Provide advice and instruction to
patients, families, carers, and other professionals , fostering health and well-being. Maintain and enhance personal knowledge and competency through
CPD and training . Develop and regularly review
patient information and documentation
that accounts for cultural diversity and communication needs. Ensure a
safe treatment environment
by conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Complete enhanced
risk assessments
and safety interventions for Pulmonary Rehabilitation and oxygen therapy. Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records through
electronic medical systems . Contribute to service
audit and evaluation , ensuring patient confidentiality. Undertake
oxygen assessments
for long-term and ambulatory therapy, in accordance with National Guidelines. The Job Holder Will Demonstrate:
Excellent organisational skills A professional, capable, and eloquent manner with the appropriate gravitas to interact with
patients, carers, senior healthcare professionals, commissioners, and other customers Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to listen, understand, and respond effectively at all levels Confidence and trustworthiness , engendering confidence in the company Highly
motivated, persistent, and resilient , with a positive “can-do” attitude, flexibility, assertiveness, and determination to succeed The ability to
meet pressurised timelines
and adapt to changing priorities A flexible approach to undertaking
additional duties
as required, supporting the wider team Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills The ability to work both
autonomously and as part of a team , being innovative, resourceful, and compassionate A collaborative approach to building
robust relationships
with the wider healthcare team Effective
time management
and the ability to coordinate and direct patient care programs A proactive attitude, with the ability to make
decisions , prioritise, and take initiative Key Qualifications & Experience:
Qualified and registered physiotherapist
or similar qualification and experience Experience in respiratory medicine
with specialist clinical assessment skills Ability to drive and access to a
car for business purposes Mentorship/teaching skills
to support colleagues and patients Computer literacy
and confidence with Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Training and educational skills
to develop and deliver sessions effectively A
demonstrable track record of achievement
in your field Evidence of
continual professional development
and training to meet
registration revalidation requirements If you have the expertise, compassion, and determination to make a real difference to patients' lives, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Please contact Nikki Stephenson on 07917658501 or email nichola.stephenson@meridianbs.co.uk Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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Somerset Salary:
£37,338 - £39,405 Full-time:
37.5 hours per week
Meridian Business Support is seeking a compassionate and skilled
Respiratory Physiotherapist
to join our client based in Somerset, dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with respiratory conditions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Oxygen Assessment services.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
Provide
educational sessions
to empower patients in managing their long-term health conditions and making informed decisions about their care. Encourage and support
behaviour change strategies
like smoking cessation, home exercise regimes, and improved adherence to medications and oxygen therapy. Work with multidisciplinary teams to
reduce hospital admissions
and ensure timely assessments, supporting patients in their own homes whenever possible. Carry out
non-medical prescribing
duties, liaising with GPs and Pharmacists as needed. Support the clinical lead in delivering
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
and
Home Oxygen Assessment services . Manage and prioritize patient care to ensure
efficient use of resources . Provide advice and instruction to
patients, families, carers, and other professionals , fostering health and well-being. Maintain and enhance personal knowledge and competency through
CPD and training . Develop and regularly review
patient information and documentation
that accounts for cultural diversity and communication needs. Ensure a
safe treatment environment
by conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Complete enhanced
risk assessments
and safety interventions for Pulmonary Rehabilitation and oxygen therapy. Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records through
electronic medical systems . Contribute to service
audit and evaluation , ensuring patient confidentiality. Undertake
oxygen assessments
for long-term and ambulatory therapy, in accordance with National Guidelines. The Job Holder Will Demonstrate:
Excellent organisational skills A professional, capable, and eloquent manner with the appropriate gravitas to interact with
patients, carers, senior healthcare professionals, commissioners, and other customers Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to listen, understand, and respond effectively at all levels Confidence and trustworthiness , engendering confidence in the company Highly
motivated, persistent, and resilient , with a positive “can-do” attitude, flexibility, assertiveness, and determination to succeed The ability to
meet pressurised timelines
and adapt to changing priorities A flexible approach to undertaking
additional duties
as required, supporting the wider team Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills The ability to work both
autonomously and as part of a team , being innovative, resourceful, and compassionate A collaborative approach to building
robust relationships
with the wider healthcare team Effective
time management
and the ability to coordinate and direct patient care programs A proactive attitude, with the ability to make
decisions , prioritise, and take initiative Key Qualifications & Experience:
Qualified and registered physiotherapist
or similar qualification and experience Experience in respiratory medicine
with specialist clinical assessment skills Ability to drive and access to a
car for business purposes Mentorship/teaching skills
to support colleagues and patients Computer literacy
and confidence with Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Training and educational skills
to develop and deliver sessions effectively A
demonstrable track record of achievement
in your field Evidence of
continual professional development
and training to meet
registration revalidation requirements If you have the expertise, compassion, and determination to make a real difference to patients' lives, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Please contact Nikki Stephenson on 07917658501 or email nichola.stephenson@meridianbs.co.uk Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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