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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist to join the Pennine Lung Service. We are a multi-disciplinary team specialising in the treatment and management of patients with respiratory conditions within Oldham.

The Pennine Lung Service works across both the hospital site and in the community,, assessing and treating patients in a variety of settings, including hospital wards, patient homes and specialist clinics. The post holder with work within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service providing exercise and self-management education to service users. There will also be the opportunity to work within the bronchiectasis clinic and assist in the setting up of a new innovative breathlessness service. The post holder will be given the opportunity to work alongside the Home Oxygen Service completing oxygen assessments and implementing a treatment regime.

This is an exciting opportunity which would suit an established Band 5 or current Band 6 Physiotherapist, providing the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills within the respiratory field, whilst working alongside a supportive MDT including Occupational Therapists, Specialist Nurses and Assistant Practitioners.

• To assist in the running of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes, undertaking assessments and work towards achieving accreditation of the service.
• The post holder will assist the pulmonary rehabilitation lead in developing and running the pulmonary rehabilitation service in order to increase accessibility and capacity and maintain high standards and outcomes.
• To assist in the running of bronchiectasis clinic alongside the Band 7 Physiotherapist, completing Hypertonic Saline challenges and the provision of nebulised antibiotics.
• To assist in the setting up of the new innovative breathlessness service and be an integral part of the treatment of patients with chronic breathlessness.
• To take part in co-ordinating the provision of a home care service for the care of patients with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and long-term support of this client group.
• Be responsible for determining a clinical diagnosis, develop, deliver, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes.
• To ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required for all respiratory conditions stipulated in the service contract.
• To ensure compliance with Professional policies, National and local guidelines and Trust policies, procedures and protocols
• Ensure patients are discharged home with the appropriate treatment package according to operational guidelines.

Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world’s first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact [email protected]

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.