Specialist Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	08 Medi 2025
Cyflog:	£37,500.00 i £37,650.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£37500.00 - £37650.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	01 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad:	Poole, BH15 2JD
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	B0183-25-0000

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Job Purpose To follow all internal procedures and pathways regarding the management of breathlessness. To support and enhance the professional delivery of the Breathlessness Service. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects. To work in line with Lewis Mannings and the Breathlessness Services Mission, Vision and Values To undertake evidence-based assessments of breathless patients. Apply the non-pharmacological approach to breathlessness with patients, family members or carers, and others involved in the patients care and develop management plans. To listen deeply to patients and their carers lived experience and respond with empathy. To assist in the teaching and project work within the area served by the Breathlessness Service and the Day Hospice Health and Wellbeing Program. To assist in the development, co-ordination and running of clinical projects with the aim of promoting independence, and inclusion within the community. To feedback on a regular basis progress of the patients during the implementation of programmes to MDT working with the case. To bring to the attention of the Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Director any concerns, including risk issues and complaints, which arise from the work undertaken with patients. To attend regular team meetings to disseminate information regarding the Breathlessness Service, and other meetings related to the work carried out by the Breathlessness Service. To maintain appropriate clinical records and reports, according to CSP and HCPC guidelines Job Responsibilities: Clinical To be able to work autonomously in a variety of settings to suit patient need, including in patients own home To effectively manage own caseload, including timely discharges Use skills and evidence-based knowledge to conduct research based holistic assessments of patients experience of breathlessness and inter-related symptoms To be able to recognise a deteriorating patient and act accordingly Develop evidenced based care plans, involving the non-pharmacological management of breathlessness and related symptoms, such as anxiety and panic. Work with the patient and their carer to establish a management plan with the aim of empowering patients to manage their condition. Support and educate patients and carers in a range of activities, with the aim of enabling them to develop coping strategies Reinforce information given with evidence-based, written resources, such as those produced by Cambridge Breathlessness Intervention Service, Macmillan and the Asthma and Lung UK. Be able to provide support to patients and carers through variety of setting including phone calls, virtual appointments and face to face Refer on to other health and social care agencies as necessary to support patients on-going care needs and self-management Liaise throughout the intervention period, from referral onwards with the patients key workers and other relevant members of wider MDTs Attend team meetings to disseminate information regarding the work carried out by the Breathlessness Service and Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Participate in the Lewis-Mannings Clinical Governance program as required Contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes. Maintain the highest standards of clinical record-keeping, including electronic data entry, recording and report-writing, in accordance with LMs policies and procedures and professional guidelines To be able to work within a dynamic environment and proactively participate in service development. To manage clinical risk Must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. Operational Management Responsible to lead Specialist Physiotherapist Registered with HCPC Produce and maintain accurate records of patient interactions according to Health Care Professional guidelines Process, monitor and maintain accurate records of new referrals Participate in monthly and annual statistics and review on a regular basis with clinic manager. To maintain up-to-date and comprehensive treatment records using our electronic patient record system Personal Development Training and Experience: Develop and maintain relevant up to date skills and knowledge in breathlessness management and palliative rehabilitation. Maintain awareness of latest, relevant clinical guidelines and research. Relay pertinent information to colleagues Participate in mandatory training according to LMHC and professional regulation Teaching of patient groups and individuals Participate in regular managerial supervision and annual appraisals with service manager Professional Act within the HCPC charter and pursue own professional and personal development Ensure the services offered are evidence-based and clinically evaluated Use specialist knowledge in order to encourage innovation and development of LMHC as a centre of excellence Participate in research appropriate to the service