Band 6 Physiotherapist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxfordshire is seeking a full-time Band 6 Physiotherapist for its Respiratory and Home Oxygen Service. The role involves delivering high-quality care and managing tailored pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. Ideal candidates should have experience in respiratory physiotherapy and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive team environment and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across shops

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking groups

Qualifications

• Experience working in PR.
• Previous band 6 experience is essential.
• Desirable: Evidence of pulmonary rehabilitation courses.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.
• Support patients through management of long-term conditions.
• Assist in service development and accreditation.

Skills

Experience in respiratory physiotherapy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Patient management

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job overview

Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.

We are pleased to offer two full-time Band 6 Physiotherapist vacancies within the Respiratory and Home Oxygen Service in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated and experienced physiotherapists to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team providing specialist respiratory care and pulmonary rehabilitation to patients living with chronic respiratory conditions.

The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals across Oxfordshire, helping to optimise their respiratory health, improve quality of life, and support self-management. This includes the assessment, development, and implementation of tailored pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, as well as the provision of home oxygen therapy and long-term condition management.

You will work in a variety of community settings, including outpatient clinics, patients' homes, and group rehabilitation venues. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and clinical responsibility, supported by strong professional leadership and opportunities for ongoing development.

We are looking for individuals with a passion for respiratory care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across health and social care boundaries. Experience in respiratory physiotherapy and/or pulmonary rehabilitation is desirable, although training and support will be provided for the right candidates.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a county wide team providing pulmonary rehabilitation to those who are eligible to attend.
• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care in a response to planned and urgent need.
• Identifying suitable patients for the programme.
• Supporting patients through the programme with a focus on their long term management
• Assisting the pulmonary rehabilitation lead in service development and accreditation

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person specification Experience Essential criteria

• Experience working in PR
• Previous band 6 experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience managing students

Qualifications Essential criteria

• HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of pulmonary rehabilitation courses EG BTS

Knowledge Essential criteria

• Specialist Knowledge of chronic respiratory disease

Desirable criteria

• Understanding principles of airway clearance strategies

Documents to Download

Band 6 physiotherapist JD (PDF, 373.8KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Emilia Jackson

Title: Pulmonary rehabilitation lead

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]