Advanced Physiotherapist Respiratory Inpatients
The closing date is 23 February 2026
Job summary
To providetherapyleadership for theintensive care andward respiratory patients.The post will be based atHarrogate and District foundation trust (HDFT).This post and 2 other band 7 roles collectively lead and manage respiratory services (inpatients and outpatients), pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, acute ward respiratory patients, surgicalpatientsand intensive care patients.
The post holder will be the lead physiotherapist for the ward and intensive care services for respiratory patients. They will lead a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and rehabilitation assistants working as part of the MDT and providing specialist holistic care to this group of patients.The post willrequirethe provision of a highadvancedstandardofphysiotherapy assessment,treatmentand advice to patientsin order toprovide a quality service to the local population.
To undertake the highly advancedrole in planningandco-ordinatingresources, delivering and evaluating thephysiotherapy service provided to patientsin the ward environments.
Main duties of the job
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To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioner's professional activities
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To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined, specialist clinical caseload, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
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To provide advice on specialised physiotherapy care and treatment for patients withacuterespiratory conditions andfacilitaterehabilitationbased on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience, and to be consultedfrequentlyfor specialist advice and guidance by junior team members and other health care professionals both within and outside the trust
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To formulate, evaluate and reassess individualised physiotherapy management and / or treatment plans in particularappropriate formsof exercise,breathing patternassessmentusingclinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and optionsin order toformulate a specialised programme of care.
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Tobe responsible forown and team patient care plans.
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Toassess andinductindividualisedprogramme
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To implement and manageinpatient caseloads across the team appropriately
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Tojointly with other band 7 staff,plan, organise and evaluate,and ensure effectivedelivery ofinpatient,outpatientand group classes across all the respiratory services, liaising withappropriate membersof the MDT
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
09 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3630R
Job locations
Harrogate Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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