Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Respiratory Physiotherapist - Pulmonary Rehab

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team for one year as a sabbatical cover.

We are a small team of Physiotherapists and Support Assistants, but work within the wider Respiratory Team to support patients living with long term lung conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, ILD, Lung Cancer. The team deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes across West Essex - Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford.

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist for this role, but would consider an experienced Band 5 with an interest in Community Respiratory who would be interested in an acting up role.

Main duties of the job

-Lead Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes and clinics across West Essex.

-Carry out comprehensive assessment and walk tests for patients that are referred for Pulmonary Rehab

-Communicate with Respiratory Nurses, Oxygen Nurses and Consultant where appropriate to support with patients treatment.

-Carry a 1:1 caseload for home and clinic appointments for breathlessness management, Breathing Pattern Disorders, Sputum Clearance techniques

-Provide clinical supervision and teaching for junior staff and students.

-Participate in Project work within Pulmonary Rehabilitation as part of the Accreditation process.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9367

Job locations

St Margarets

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead Pulmonary Rehab classes and clinics with Band 4 Support Assistants. Please see attached Job Description for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead Pulmonary Rehab classes and clinics with Band 4 Support Assistants. Please see attached Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc Hons Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Member of CSP

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience working with Respiratory disease
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc Hons Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Member of CSP

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience working with Respiratory disease

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margarets

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margarets

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pulmonary Rehab Lead

Nikki Pridmore

nikki.pridmore1@nhs.net

07743188232

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9367

Job locations

St Margarets

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


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