Overview

Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist or nurse (with Pulmonary rehab experience) to lead the Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) service for Maternity lead cover. This will be for either a secondment or fixed term for 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering Pulmonary rehab groups across Oxfordshire in a variety of settings. The post holder will be in a key position to drive and deliver service improvement, such as accreditation and programme expansion. As a PR lead you will also work closely with the other band 7 clinical lead within the respiratory service to provide leadership and operational support.

Responsibilities

To lead the countywide development and delivery of care for those suffering with chronic respiratory disease through Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes.

To work across primary and secondary care to reduce the need for acute service intervention – reducing admissions, supporting early discharges, supporting colleagues and empowering patients to manage their condition with the ultimate aim of improving quality of care, through Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) and by case management of complex patients.

To provide specialist Physiotherapy assessment of respiratory patients, to provide physiotherapy advice to other colleagues to ensure that patients are provided with a seamless service and considered as a whole.

To work alongside the management team for the respiratory service as an expert resource.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:

“Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

Person specificationQualifications

Essential criteria: Qualified Physiotherapist or RCN

Essential criteria: Previous team management experience

Essential criteria: Specialist skills relating to PR

Desirable criteria: Evidence of professional development

Desirable criteria: Evidence of presentation and teaching skills/Qualification in teaching

Experience

Essential criteria: Evidence of working within acute and primary care setting

Essential criteria: Previous team management experience

Desirable criteria: Awareness of national initiatives and accreditation requirements

IT and audit

Essential criteria: Understanding of national PR audit programmes

Documents to Download

Pulmonary rehabilitation lead/Clinical lead (PDF, 320.4KB)

OH Form (PDF, 344.6KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 432.6KB)

Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Carla Goodwin

Title: Operational manager

Email: carla.goodwin@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07825573594

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