Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist physiotherapist/ respiratory nurse to join the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team at Bromley Healthcare. The service is currently working towards national accreditation through the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS) and is a great opportunity for an individual to further their managerial and leadership skills. This role is a mixture of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. Clinical responsibilities include the triage, assessment, and treatment of service users for Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Non-clinical duties include the supervision of junior members of staff and students, taking a lead role in the accreditation through report writing and data manipulation, and facilitating ongoing training to the team.
Interviews to be held week commencing 23rd June 2025
Main duties of the job

• To undertake full respiratory assessments and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialised skills such as use of respiratory monitoring, exercise prescription and exercise progression
• Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing
• To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.
• To continue to work towards National Accreditation of the service alongside the service lead
• To be responsible for own and the teams allocated work plan, and to independently plan and organise this with regard to clinical priorities and effective use of time, depending on changing priorities on a daily basis.
• To lead the use of evidence based practice in service delivery and ensure there is an infrastructure to support this
• Be proactive in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and national policy and evidence which drives and informs treatment to these cohort of patients. The post holder will be innovative in the implementation of evidence base practices and apply these within the service.

About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
51,883 to 58,544 a year inclusive of Hcas
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
848-BHC-168-25
Job locations
Central Court
1b Knoll Rise
Orpington
BR6 0JA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job and Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of job description and main responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job and Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/ Nursing
• Current registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Post-Graduate Msc in relevant field.
• Member of CSP
• Member of specialist interest group

Training
Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Significant evidence of post graduate training and work experience relevant to specialist adult community rehabilitation

Desirable

• Practice Educator training
• Leadership training

Specific Skills
Essential

• Well-developed inter-personal communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the clinical health benefits associated.
• Able to motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive or physical ability
• Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation national guidance.
• Ability to use initiative and work creatively and independently

Desirable

• Skilled negotiator and communicator in a range of environments and across complex teams
• Complaints handling
• Experience of working to KPIs and service targets

Experience
Essential

• Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting, including the use of oropharyneal and tracheal suction.
• Significant experience of managing junior staff including students
• Participation in service improvement/ audits within a service to drive change.
• Some experience of co-ordinating and delivering In-service training.

Desirable

• Experience of writing and implementing policy and procedures
• Experience of measuring and monitoring clinical practice

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Committed to improving services by having an innovative approach to your work and an openness to change
• Ability to respond positively to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions in response to An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders. Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care. Interview urgent clinical situations eg. Patients voicing suicidal concerns
• Passionate about providing high quality, person centred health and social care in the community.
• Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT System
• Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care.
• An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/ Nursing
• Current registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Post-Graduate Msc in relevant field.
• Member of CSP
• Member of specialist interest group

Training
Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Significant evidence of post graduate training and work experience relevant to specialist adult community rehabilitation

Desirable

• Practice Educator training
• Leadership training

Specific Skills
Essential

• Well-developed inter-personal communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the clinical health benefits associated.
• Able to motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive or physical ability
• Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation national guidance.
• Ability to use initiative and work creatively and independently

Desirable

• Skilled negotiator and communicator in a range of environments and across complex teams
• Complaints handling
• Experience of working to KPIs and service targets

Experience
Essential

• Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting, including the use of oropharyneal and tracheal suction.
• Significant experience of managing junior staff including students
• Participation in service improvement/ audits within a service to drive change.
• Some experience of co-ordinating and delivering In-service training.

Desirable

• Experience of writing and implementing policy and procedures
• Experience of measuring and monitoring clinical practice

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Committed to improving services by having an innovative approach to your work and an openness to change
• Ability to respond positively to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions in response to An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders. Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care. Interview urgent clinical situations eg. Patients voicing suicidal concerns
• Passionate about providing high quality, person centred health and social care in the community.
• Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT System
• Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care.
• An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders.