Central London Community Health Trust

Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

CLCH West Herts Respiratory Team - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, & the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Are you a Physiotherapist looking to move beyond the traditional ward setting & into a high-impact, multidisciplinary specialist service?

As the team is growing, we are seeking a passionate & motivated Physiotherapist to join our friendly, PRSAS-accredited service. This is a role for a clinician who wants to deliver expert respiratory intervention across a massive clinical breadth.

What makes our team different?

Accredited Excellence: We are a PRSAS-accredited team, meaning you are joining a service recognised for the highest standards of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
A "Hospital without Walls": You will work across Virtual Hospitals, Hospital at Home, Home Oxygen Assessments (HOSAR), and community-based clinics. You get the clinical depth of an acute setting with the autonomy of the community.
Innovation & Integration: We share clinical medical leadership and joint governance with West Herts Hospitals Trust. You aren't just a "visiting therapist", you're an integrated partner in a seamless patient pathway.
Invested in You: Whether you are an experienced respiratory lead or looking to step up, we provide a comprehensive induction. We actively support your journey toward becoming an Advanced Practitioner or an Independent Prescriber, & we encourage attendance at national conferences.

PLEASE NOTE - previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the roleCar lease scheme *T&C's apply (Band 5 roles and above)Flexible working optionsAnnual travel card loanTraining, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-HERTS-7772454

Job locations

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Harpenden

AL5 2TA

Job description

Job responsibilities

** Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. **

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Physiotherapy Degree qualification or equivalent
Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Teaching / Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with respiratory patients
Experience of working within acute or community setting.
With knowledge of relevant of National guidelines in Respiratory
Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
Demonstrates ability to managing change

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good effective communication skills, verbally and in writing.
Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions.
Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
Experience of teaching others.
A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
Ability to learn new skills and develop skills in physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans, capillary blood gas sampling, Feno.
Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.

Other

Essential

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Physiotherapy Degree qualification or equivalent
Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Teaching / Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with respiratory patients
Experience of working within acute or community setting.
With knowledge of relevant of National guidelines in Respiratory
Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
Demonstrates ability to managing change

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good effective communication skills, verbally and in writing.
Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions.
Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
Experience of teaching others.
A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
Ability to learn new skills and develop skills in physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans, capillary blood gas sampling, Feno.
Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.

Other

Essential

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Harpenden

AL5 2TA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Harpenden

AL5 2TA

Employer's website

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