Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary team, where you'll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients with chronic respiratory conditions. You will be a key expert, not only delivering high-quality care but also offering guidance and support to fellow clinicians, healthcare professionals, and Trust managers across both internal and external networks.
As a valued team member, you'll collaborate with an array of healthcare professionals to enhance patient care, helping to shape and deliver tailored intervention programs and training in the specialised clinical area of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and outpatient respiratory physiotherapy. You will also have the exciting opportunity to contribute across the broader medical pathway, further expanding your impact on patient outcomes.
You must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for the duration of this post.
Main duties of the job
*Lead and deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes across multiple hospital and community venues, including conducting one-on-one assessments for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
*Work autonomously, managing service waiting lists, and taking responsibility for specific areas or patient groups within the service.
*Play a central role in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of respiratory physiotherapy services across Heartlands, Good Hope, and Solihull hospitals.
*Deliver high-level, specialist assessments for patients with complex respiratory conditions, crafting individualised treatment plans that address both physical and psychological needs.
*Provide mentorship and expertise to the team, collaborating closely with physiotherapists, respiratory nurses, support staff, and administrative personnel to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care.
*Engage in evidence-based audits, research initiatives, and contribute to national projects such as the NRAP Pulmonary Rehabilitation national audit, helping to secure national accreditation for the UHB Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- * Current registration with Health Professions Council.
- * A levels or equivalent qualification
- * Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
- * Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.
- * Evidence of leadership training.
Experience
Essential
- * Relevant postgraduate experience in specialist areas relevant to the post
- * Experience of effective staff management and leadership
- * Experience of students at clinical tutor and supervisor levels
- * Experience of leading audit
- * Experience of training staff groups at all levels
- * Evidence of extensive experience of working with patients within the respiratory specialty Evidence of working effectively in partnership with others within multi-disciplinary teams and across agencies
- * Significant experience of manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality. Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, providing a
- broad range of experience, must include respiratory
- * Knowledge of COPD NICE Guidelines, COPD GOLD Guidelines Standards of Care,BTS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines,BTS Bronchiectasis Guidelines
- * Team/service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- * Current registration with Health Professions Council.
- * A levels or equivalent qualification
- * Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
- * Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.
- * Evidence of leadership training.
Experience
Essential
- * Relevant postgraduate experience in specialist areas relevant to the post
- * Experience of effective staff management and leadership
- * Experience of students at clinical tutor and supervisor levels
- * Experience of leading audit
- * Experience of training staff groups at all levels
- * Evidence of extensive experience of working with patients within the respiratory specialty Evidence of working effectively in partnership with others within multi-disciplinary teams and across agencies
- * Significant experience of manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality. Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, providing a
- broad range of experience, must include respiratory
- * Knowledge of COPD NICE Guidelines, COPD GOLD Guidelines Standards of Care,BTS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines,BTS Bronchiectasis Guidelines
- * Team/service development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
