COPD Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory Team

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the COPD Team at MRI, delivering pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory care across community and hospital settings in Manchester.

The role requires HCPC registration, a physiotherapy degree, and relevant respiratory qualifications. 12-month fixed-term, part-time (25 hours/week), with UK driving license and availability Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with HCPC.
• Postgraduate respiration qualification is desirable.
• Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and provide evidence-based COPD care across inpatient and community settings.
• Deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes and home visits as needed.
• Support discharge planning and MDT communication with patient and carers.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in CPD, audits and governance.

Education

Physiotherapy MSc/ Diploma / Degree

HCPC registered

Advanced respiratory qualification

Pulmonary Rehabilitation course

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COPD Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory Team

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Respiratory Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 349-MRI-8407662C-RL4

Site COPD Team - Respiratory Medicine Town Manchester Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed term contract to join the Central Manchester COPD Team based at MRI. We are seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist with experience in Respiratory/Acute Medicine to work within the existing COPD service.

We are a multidisciplinary team of Nurses and Physiotherapists delivering a range of services for people with COPD in the community and at Manchester Royal Infirmary across 7 days. You will be involved in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the community with potential for further involvement in early supportive discharge service and admission avoidance. A UK driving license and own car is essential for the role.

Participation in Continuing Professional Development, clinical audits and in-service training will also be part of the role.

Hours of work for this post are Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30. Hours to be agreed on appointment.

Main duties of the job

You will assess, plan and implement evidence-based care for patients with COPD across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will undertake inhaler technique assessments once competent, support and deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes, and conduct home visits to provide equipment and promote safe use.

You will promote interventions, including smoking cessation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and weight management, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with current best-practice guidance. Advise, educate and support Trust staff, patients and carers, signpost to specialist services where appropriate.

You will contribute to effective admission and discharge planning, provide visible clinical and advisory leadership, and communicate patient needs effectively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and wider Trust. You will use enhanced practice appropriately and ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation for children and vulnerable adults.

You will maintain accurate clinical records, reports and documentation; communicate sensitively with patients, staff and students; and continually evaluate your practice through supervision, appraisal and MDT review.

You will contribute to clinical governance, including incident reporting, investigation and complaints management, and recognise the importance of data collection, audit and service evaluation in supporting quality improvement and professional and operational requirements.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Physiotherapy MSc Diploma/Degree
• Active HCPC registration
• Related advanced respiratory qualification
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Course

Experience

• Experience at band 5 practitioner level or relevant experience within Acute / Respiratory Medicine speciality
• Portfolio of evidence showing relevant achievements
• Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development, both clinical and managerial.
• Experience of community working and PCT partnership working
• Previous Respiratory experience
• Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
• Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
• Able to articulate personal development needs
• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines
• Experience of project management/IQP and new service development
• Evidence of involvement in change management

Audit and research

• Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
• Evidence of participation QI/Audit projects

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Stephen Kyle Job title Specialist Respiratory Phsyiotherapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 276 6035 Additional information

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