Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Job Description

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Required

An international Healthcare provider is looking for a respiratory physiotherapist as team member to support a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme in Nottinghamshire.

Working for an international provider of respiratory healthcare services, you will immediately become a member of our growing, successful team. Within this team, you will become part of a network of clinical specialists delivering our services across the UK.

You will join the lead physiotherapist and a COPD specialist nurse to deliver the programme whilst coordinating closely with the local NHS COPD team and clinicians.

Experience in Respiratory medicine is a must and further experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to:
- Assess patients pre and post taking part in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme
- Lead pulmonary rehabilitation classes including exercise and education sessions in a group environment
- Together with the lead physiotherapist and COPD nurse be responsible for patient bookings and administration
- Use and accurately update computer and electronic patient management software
- Support and adhere to our Clinical and Information Governance policies and procedures
- Support the Lead Physiotherapist in development, integration and promotion of the service
- Support the monitoring the quality of the service, ensuring any actions are implemented in a timely manner

Required qualifications/experience
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Registered with the HPC
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience in Respiratory and ideally more clinical areas
- Knowledge in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Innovative with an openness to constantly improve the programme
- High patient orientation
- Teaching and coaching skills
- Experience in recording statistical information
- This position would suit a new band 5 physiotherapist or an experienced band 5 looking to specialise.

All applicants must have professional registration and will be CRB checked.
A full UK driving licence and a car are required for this role.

The employer offers an attractive salary and benefits package, plus development opportunities.

The role is 28 hours per week and start date is as soon as possible.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 26th January 2012 and we plan to hold first interviews on 3rd February 2012.

If you are interested in my clients vacancy and wish to apply then please submit your CV to hayley.valentine@pulsejobs.com