Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist or Nurse
The closing date is 30 July 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated Band 6 Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist or Nurse with good respiratory experience to join our Chronic Respiratory Team at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. The role is supported by team leads and very experienced support workers.
The post will involve working closely with therapy, nursing and medical colleagues to provide a high standard of assessment and treatment for patients.
The role will be in an outpatient setting working across the Home Oxygen team. If the successful applicant is a Physiotherapist this could also include respiratory physiotherapy outpatients and some pulmonary rehabilitation as required.
You will be working in a supportive Physiotherapy department with a strong focus on service development. Studying for relevant post-graduate qualifications is actively encouraged with funding opportunities available at the trust.
Main duties of the job
A Specialist Physiotherapist or Nurse within the Chronic Respiratory Service is a role for an experienced clinician who can independently manage a complex respiratory caseload across predominantly home oxygen services, with occasional requirement to support pulmonary rehabilitation services and opportunities to manage a respiratory physiotherapy outpatients caseload (Physiotherapist).
They will provide education for patients, carers, and relevant staff on a range of respiratory and physiotherapy principles and be responsible for supervising designated members of staff. Clinical governance and support will be provided by specialist physiotherapy Team Leads in each area and there will be opportunity to assist with service review and development.
To Participate in Physiotherapy out of hours services (Physiotherapist)
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
279-7302329-JUL25
Job locations
St Richard's Hospital
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richard's Hospital
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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