Job Description

This is an opportunity to join our established Adult Physiotherapy team as part of the PulmonaryRehabilitation Service. This temporary post is open to new graduates and established band 5physiotherapists.
Successful candidates will join our diverse team of physiotherapists, assistant practitioners andphysiotherapy assistants to provide care and rehabilitation to patients with a broad range of chronicrespiratory conditions.
You will work alongside colleagues to assess and treat respiratory patients in an outpatient setting.
Working pattern will be Monday to Friday, there may be a requirement to work weekends bankholidays or on-call.
You will be responsible for delivering evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well-being and optimise independent function. The role includes working autonomously and as part of awell established team. You will learn respiratory assessment skills, contribute to individualised andgroup exerercise programs.
This post will close when we have sufficent applicants.
Main duties of the job
Under the superviusion of the band 7 clinmical lead (PR) you will.
Assess, design, implement, and evaluate personalised pulmonary rehabilitation exercise and education programs based on evidence-based practices and patient-centered goals.
Monitor and assess patient progress towards goal achievement, adapting exercise plans as necessary in collaboration with the pulmonary rehabilitation multidisciplinary team.
Asist in managing waiting lists and facilitate appropriate referrals to other services as needed.
Provide specialised guidance and education about the pulmonary rehabilitation service to healthcare professionals across various sectors, fostering effective collaboration and seamless patient care coordination.
Produce comprehensive and concise reports for general practitioners and other referring professionals, detailing assessment findings and discharge outcomes post-completion of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
29,970 to 36,483 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0238
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at or participation in the provision of in-service training programmes, presentations and training sessions, staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraisee.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit, research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues or with clinical specialist or manager. To make recommendations for change in service provision.
To liaise with senior colleagues in relation to pulmonary rehabilitation services within the speciality area and to take an advisory role in the development of service within the speciality area.
To disseminate guidelines to staff across the Trust in order to influence and improve standards of care.
To observe and adhere to the Code of Practice and Rules of Professional Conduct laid down by the HCPC. Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at or participation in the provision of in-service training programmes, presentations and training sessions, staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraisee.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit, research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues or with clinical specialist or manager. To make recommendations for change in service provision.
To liaise with senior colleagues in relation to pulmonary rehabilitation services within the speciality area and to take an advisory role in the development of service within the speciality area.
To disseminate guidelines to staff across the Trust in order to influence and improve standards of care.
To observe and adhere to the Code of Practice and Rules of Professional Conduct laid down by the HCPC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent. -HCPC Registration. -Evidence of CPD - An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust values and how you adhere to them

Desirable

• Recognised relevant academic qualification. -Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). - Involvement in specific interest groups

Special Requirements
Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities. - A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with enthusiasm, Flexibility, empathy and reliability. -Must be able to participate in 7 day working, including bank holidays and overnight on call. - Ability to independently travel across the Trust area to meet the requirements of the post.

Statutory Registration
Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of the CSP

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of professional practice and new research relating to underpin best practice. -Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. -Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. -Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• -Demonstrate organisational and prioritisation skills. - Consolidated respiratory learning for respiratory on-call

Desirable

• Innovative approach to working life. -Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery and patient care. -Presentation skills. - Competent IT skills.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of MDT working. -Evidence of excellent communication skills within a wide variety of settings. -Undergraduate experience including core placements and competencies within musculoskeletal, orthodaedics, neurology and respiratory care

Desirable

• Previous band 5 or NHS experience relevant to role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent. -HCPC Registration. -Evidence of CPD - An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust values and how you adhere to them

Desirable

• Recognised relevant academic qualification. -Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). - Involvement in specific interest groups

Special Requirements
Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities. - A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with enthusiasm, Flexibility, empathy and reliability. -Must be able to participate in 7 day working, including bank holidays and overnight on call. - Ability to independently travel across the Trust area to meet the requirements of the post.

Statutory Registration
Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of the CSP

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of professional practice and new research relating to underpin best practice. -Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. -Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. -Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• -Demonstrate organisational and prioritisation skills. - Consolidated respiratory learning for respiratory on-call

Desirable

• Innovative approach to working life. -Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery and patient care. -Presentation skills. - Competent IT skills.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of MDT working. -Evidence of excellent communication skills within a wide variety of settings. -Undergraduate experience including core placements and competencies within musculoskeletal, orthodaedics, neurology and respiratory care

Desirable

• Previous band 5 or NHS experience relevant to role.

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