Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist - Respiratory Medicine / Surgery / Cardiology / Intensive Care
Department: Therapies
Band: 6 £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Therapy Department is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Inpatient team in the specialty areas of cardio-respiratory, critical care, surgery and respiratory medicine. As part of the MDT team, you will provide professional clinical leadership as a specialist practitioner.
We work closely with a variety of professions including Speech and Language Therapists, dietitians, pharmacists and Occupational Therapists as well as our nursing and medical colleagues. Educating the wider MDT on the role of Physiotherapy will be an essential component of this post, along with the development of key roles such as Assistant Practitioners. You will work closely with the Team Leads to support with service developments.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note: We may be unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 06 April 2026
Main duties of the job
You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to teach, supervise and appraise band 5 physiotherapists, Therapy Support Workers and students. You will need a broad range of experience across core rotations (including respiratory). You will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills in order to manage an acute caseload effectively.
Development is encouraged through our appraisal structure and training programme. This role will provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and will be supported by our practice education team with access to funded CPD.
This is an opportunity for applicants looking to move into a senior position or candidates who are looking to develop their experience further working alongside an established experienced MDT across the clinical area of Respiratory Physiotherapy.
The post holder will participate in the respiratory on call rota (including weekends and bank holidays as required). It is essential you have current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist and NHS experience.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey: 75.8% of Allied Health Professionals feel enthusiastic about their job roles.
To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey: 75.8% of Allied Health Professionals feel enthusiastic about their job roles.
To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of post registration CPD
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Membership of Specialist Interest group(s)
- Knowledge of physiotherapy best practise for a range of conditions
- Knowledge of appropriate red flags for relevant patient groups
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an NHS hospital setting
- Appropriate post registration experience in Respiratory medicine, Intensive Care, General Surgery and Cardiology
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Active member of multi-disciplinary team
- Undertaken project within area e.g. best practice project, guideline benchmarking, audit.
- Supervision & training of assistants, junior members of staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build and develop effective working relationships
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- IT literacy (Microsoft word, email, internet etc.)
- Ability to work under pressure and to organise and prioritise own case load accordingly
- Able to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Good personal organisation and proven time management skills
- Practise evidence based therapy
- High level of IST including presentation of IST, with the ability to teach other staff including juniors, assistants & students.
- Ability to cope with unpredictable and emergency situations
- Ability to interpret, analyse and respond effectively to complex information
- Ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patient cultures and be able to provide a service appropriate to individual needs
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic patient records
- Experience of undertaking 1:1 sessions and appraisals with juniors, assistants & students.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Be able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and acknowledge own needs and limitations
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development in clinical fields relevant to this post
Desirable
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
Communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of post registration CPD
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Membership of Specialist Interest group(s)
- Knowledge of physiotherapy best practise for a range of conditions
- Knowledge of appropriate red flags for relevant patient groups
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an NHS hospital setting
- Appropriate post registration experience in Respiratory medicine, Intensive Care, General Surgery and Cardiology
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Active member of multi-disciplinary team
- Undertaken project within area e.g. best practice project, guideline benchmarking, audit.
- Supervision & training of assistants, junior members of staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build and develop effective working relationships
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- IT literacy (Microsoft word, email, internet etc.)
- Ability to work under pressure and to organise and prioritise own case load accordingly
- Able to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Good personal organisation and proven time management skills
- Practise evidence based therapy
- High level of IST including presentation of IST, with the ability to teach other staff including juniors, assistants & students.
- Ability to cope with unpredictable and emergency situations
- Ability to interpret, analyse and respond effectively to complex information
- Ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patient cultures and be able to provide a service appropriate to individual needs
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic patient records
- Experience of undertaking 1:1 sessions and appraisals with juniors, assistants & students.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Be able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and acknowledge own needs and limitations
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development in clinical fields relevant to this post
Desirable
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
Communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
