Job overview
The Oxford Sleep & Ventilation Service are a tertiary centre of excellence, supporting over, patients on Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) and around on long term ventilation and airway clearance needs.
We are looking for a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary team in delivering safe and effective care to patients in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties.
Main duties of the job
·Performs specialist assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations and formulates appropriate treatment plans, which are carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
·To work in a variety of healthcare settings including, outpatient, inpatient and domiciliary outreach.
·Assists in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior and junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and other MDT members.
·Assists the team leader (Lead Specialist Physiotherapist) in the operational management and overall development of the service, deputising as required.
·Participates in evidence based projects and assists in the implementation of changes within the service and the setting and monitoring of standards of practice.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.