Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist

Torbayandsouthdevon; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist to join a dynamic team at Torbay Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work across various departments, including ICU and outpatient settings, providing essential respiratory care for patients. The position emphasizes professional development and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient management and education. If you are passionate about respiratory physiotherapy and looking to make a significant impact within a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory physiotherapy and advanced assessment techniques.
• Ability to educate and lead a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert respiratory care and support to patients across various settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for effective patient management.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Clinical Leadership

Advanced Assessment

Patient Education

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Postgraduate training in Respiratory Care

Job description

Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist

Join to apply for the Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist role at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

This Band 6 rotational respiratory Physiotherapy post is for 21 hours a week, for 12 months maternity cover.

The post holder will work within the inpatient Physiotherapy Team at Torbay Hospital, part of a 7-day service, working weekends once a month. The role involves supporting band 5 staff on-call, and working across ICU, Medical Respiratory, Surgical Respiratory, and Paediatrics. The post includes providing senior leadership, deputising for the Band 7 when needed, and delivering respiratory care in clinics, outpatient settings, and home visits.

Responsibilities include acting as an expert in respiratory pathologies, educating physiotherapists, students, healthcare professionals, GPs, and patients, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team for patient management, and facilitating discharge planning. The role also involves autonomous clinical practice, advanced assessment, treatment formulation, supervision, research, and service development.

We are a dynamic team committed to professional development, supporting each other, and providing excellent education. For further details or informal visits, contact Alice Hopkins, Team Lead Physiotherapist, at [e-mail] or 01803 655341.