Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities below are a summary of the post. For the full detailed list, please refer to the attached job description.

Clinical

* All clinical duties overseen by registered therapists.

• Work in collaboration with team members to provide therapy input and support delivery of high-quality, person-centred care under qualified supervision.
• Gather patient information and assist in treatment programmes/ rehabilitation plans set out by qualified therapists, organising and prioritising workload effectively.
• Identify and manage clinical risks, recognise deterioration, and report to seniors appropriately.
• Understand principles of rehab within the respiratory specialty, such as breathlessness and support strategies for this as guided by qualified clinician
• Supply aids and equipment, ensuring appropriate sizing and education in the correct use, as prescribed by a qualified therapist.
• Ensure equipment and resources are maintained and prepared for use
• Contribute to the discharge planning process, completing delegated onward referrals where required
• Flexible working including possible weekend rota

Leadership

• Independently and flexibly manage time and workload as delegated by qualified clinician.
• Maintain high service standards and contribute to team objectives through independent learning and collaboration with the team.
• Advocate for patients, families, carers, and staff.
• Participate in service development and develop leadership skills, supporting wellbeing for self and others.

Communication

• Develop and maintain respectful and compassionate relationships with service users
• Use verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods accordingly for those with barriers to understanding, communication or challenging behaviour
• Maintain accurate and legible records of all interventions and management
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient and staff information, adhering to organisational policies and procedures
• Report patient progress to MDT and participate in meetings
• Engage, persuade and motivate patients through effective communication to optimise treatment outcome
• Manage emotional situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Attend staff meetings and relevant training, and actively participate

Education

• Engage in CPD and competency-based training; keep mandatory training up to date.
• Take responsibility for own personal development and participate in supervision.
• Stay informed on therapy developments and practice within scope.
• Understand and apply Evidence Based Practice.

Research and Development

• Participate in quality/ service development projects, including audits, as directed by the MDT
• Contribute towards completion of activity records and evaluation of the service in line with departmental procedures and make improvements with support from seniors

General Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated administrative duties and support department functions.
• Work safely and autonomously, ensuring health and safety; report incidents.
• Follow Trust policies on clinical management, HR, equality, and behaviour.
• Comply with the Data Protection Act and always ensure confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
• Undertake duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role and as qualified and able