Role Summary
Are you interested in Respiratory Physiotherapy Clinical Leadership, assessment and treatment of Acutely unwell patients, strategic planning of Respiratory Physiotherapy services and working outside of normal scope of practice.
We are looking for a Respiratory Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner to be based at North Devon District Hospital. The post holder will provide Clinical Leadership across Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery and Respiratory Outpatients services. With an expectation to assess and treat patients in the inpatient areas.
The post requires a Masters educational level which has been mapped to all the outcomes of the Multi Professional Advanced Practice Framework and Health Education England. The fours pillars of practice are:
- Clinical Practice
- Leadership and management
- Education
- Research
It would be desirable to have a digital badge.
There is the opportunity for this post to be a developmental Band 7 to 8a role to give the successful candidate the opportunity to achieve the advanced practice competencies and masters training required within a defined time period.
The post holder will provide Clinical Leadership, monitor, lead improvements to standards of care through:
- Supervision of practice
- Clinical Audit
- Implementation of evidence based practice
- Teaching and support of colleagues.
- Provision of professional leadership.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly skilled and forward-thinking individual to provide Advanced Clinical Leadership to the Respiratory Physiotherapy Team.
The post holder will drive forward the transformation of current pathways, hold a Clinical caseload across inpatient services, provide clinical leadership to Respiratory outpatients.
The Therapy team is an integrated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and works closely with the wider Multidisciplinary team.
The post is delivered over Monday - Friday with expectation to cover evening, weekend and Respiratory on call shifts.
About You
The post holder will be able to demonstrate an extensive range of specialist knowledge, experience and expertise in Respiratory, which will include masters level specialist training and evidence of advanced practice skills.
You will oversee the education and staff competency in Respiratory Physiotherapy ensuring it meets high standards of clinical governance. As part of the role there will be a need to provide Advanced physiotherapy advice to the team and other disciplines / agencies.
Are you:
- A strong team player that can lead with care.
- Able to act as a positive role model.
- Able to hold principles and values when under pressure.
- Able to communicate honestly and appropriately.
- Able to create conditions in which others take responsibility for their development and learn from each other.
- Able to think outside of the box, with problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge.
- Be willing to study.
Training and development and Career Progression
The Trust is keen to support staff to develop strong leadership and clinical skills through clinical supervision, internal and external continuing professional development opportunities.
Innovation is central to Therapies at the Royal Devon demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including a Research and Innovation Lead. The Respiratory Physiotherapy team have been actively involved in training to gain accreditation as Physiotherapists for the use of lung ultrasound.
You will be responsible for ensuring excellence with in the team by initiating and participating in evidence-based projects and audit, to improve both immediate and future quality of care.
Working Pattern: 8.30 - 16.30 and Respiratory on call.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Pay - The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
For further information please contact: Rachel Nuth, Acute Inpatient Therapy Service Lead OT / PT rachel.nuth@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
