Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist

Torbayandsouthdevon; Torquay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers the opportunity to work across various departments, providing expert care and leadership in respiratory physiotherapy while supporting junior staff and engaging in continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and managing respiratory conditions.
• Ability to support and train junior staff.
• Participation in research and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership in specialist areas.
• Engage in multidisciplinary teams for patient discharge planning.
• Formulate individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Patient Management

Education and Training

Job description

Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist

Join our team as a Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for 2 Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapists to work across various departments including ICU, Medical Respiratory, Surgical Respiratory, and Paediatrics. The post involves working within the inpatient Physiotherapy Team at Torbay Hospital, supporting a 7-day service, and participating in the on-call rota, including weekend shifts once a month.

The successful candidates will provide senior leadership in their specialist areas, support Band 5 staff on call, and deliver respiratory care in clinics, outpatient settings, and home visits. They will act as expert clinicians in assessing and managing patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions, and provide education to staff, students, patients, and carers.

Responsibilities include working with multidisciplinary teams for patient discharge planning, undertaking autonomous clinical assessments, formulating individualized treatment plans, and engaging in research and service development initiatives. The role also involves supervising and training junior staff and students, and contributing to quality improvement projects.

We value a dynamic, friendly team environment where continuous professional development is encouraged. For further details or informal visits, contact Alice Hopkins, Team Lead Physiotherapist, at [e-mail] or call 01803 655341.