COPD Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed term contract to join the Central Manchester COPD Team based at MRI. We are seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist with experience in Respiratory/Acute Medicine to work within the existing COPD service.

 We are a multidisciplinary team of Nurses and Physiotherapists delivering a range of services for people with COPD in the community and at Manchester Royal Infirmary across 7 days. You will be involved in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the community with potential for further involvement in early supportive discharge service and admission avoidance. A UK driving license and own car is essential for the role.

 Participation in Continuing Professional Development, clinical audits and in-service training will also be part of the role.

 Hours of work for this post are Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30. Hours to be agreed on appointment. 

You will assess, plan and implement evidence-based care for patients with COPD across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will undertake inhaler technique assessments once competent, support and deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes, and conduct home visits to provide equipment and promote safe use.

You will promote interventions, including smoking cessation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and weight management, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with current best-practice guidance.  Advise, educate and support Trust staff, patients and carers, signpost to specialist services where appropriate.

You will contribute to effective admission and discharge planning, provide visible clinical and advisory leadership, and communicate patient needs effectively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and wider Trust. You will use enhanced practice appropriately and ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation for children and vulnerable adults.

You will maintain accurate clinical records, reports and documentation; communicate sensitively with patients, staff and students; and continually evaluate your practice through supervision, appraisal and MDT review.

You will contribute to clinical governance, including incident reporting, investigation and complaints management, and recognise the importance of data collection, audit and service evaluation in supporting quality improvement and professional and operational requirements.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.