COPD Team Physiotherapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the COPD and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. A UK driving licence and own car are essential for this role, which spans inpatient and outpatient settings within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, treat and manage patients with COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions, deliver pulmonary rehabilitation, and contribute to admission avoidance and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post registration in respiratory care.
• Experience at band 5 practitioner level within Respiratory speciality.
• Portfolio of evidence showing relevant achievements in Respiratory care.
• Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development, both clinical and managerial.
• Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to all staff groups.
• Experience of community working and PCT partnership working.
• Previous Respiratory specialist experience.
• Experience of service development and evaluation of service standards through clinical audit.
• Experience of performing exercise testing and evaluation of results.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment, treatment planning and management of patients with COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to improve respiratory function, exercise capacity, independence and quality of life.
• Deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation, including assessment, exercise prescription, patient education and evaluation of outcomes.
• Undertake and interpret exercise testing and functional assessments to inform clinical decision-making.
• Provide specialist respiratory advice, education and self‑management support to patients and carers.
• Support admission avoidance, discharge planning and integrated respiratory pathways.
• Undertake oxygen assessments in line with competency and local policy.
• Work collaboratively with respiratory, primary care, community and multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as a clinical role model and support the supervision and development of junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, clinical governance and evaluation of outcomes.
• Apply current research, national guidance and professional standards to clinical practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and demonstrate ongoing continuing professional development.

Skills

Respiratory physiotherapy

Audit & evaluation

Teaching & mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Advanced respiratory qualification

Advanced Pulmonary Rehabilitation Course

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

COPD Team Physiotherapist

The closing date is 09 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our established COPD and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. A UK driving licence and own car is essential for this role.

We are seeking an experienced clinician with a passion for respiratory care who is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions for patients living with COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions. This role offers the opportunity to work across both inpatient and outpatient settings as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with respiratory disease. You will contribute to the delivery and development of our Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme, helping patients improve exercise capacity, symptom management and quality of life. You will also provide specialist advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals, supporting effective admission avoidance, discharge planning and self‑management strategies.

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will demonstrate clinical leadership and contribute to service improvement through audit, education, quality improvement and evidence-based practice. You will support colleagues and students, participate in multidisciplinary working and help drive innovation within the respiratory service.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

• Undertake assessment, treatment planning and management of patients with COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions.


• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to improve respiratory function, exercise capacity, independence and quality of life.


• Deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation, including assessment, exercise prescription, patient education and evaluation of outcomes.


• Undertake and interpret exercise testing and functional assessments to inform clinical decision-making.


• Provide specialist respiratory advice, education and self‑management support to patients and carers.


• Support admission avoidance, discharge planning and integrated respiratory pathways.


• Undertake oxygen assessments in line with competency and local policy.


• Work collaboratively with respiratory, primary care, community and multidisciplinary teams.


• Act as a clinical role model and support the supervision and development of junior staff and students.


• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, clinical governance and evaluation of outcomes.


• Apply current research, national guidance and professional standards to clinical practice.


• Maintain accurate clinical records and demonstrate ongoing continuing professional development.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

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 Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualific

• Relevant professional qualification in Physiotherapy BSC Degree


• Active HCPC registration


• Related advanced respiratory qualification


• Advanced Pulmonary Rehabilitation Course

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post registration


• Experience at band 5 practitioner level within Respiratory speciality


• Portfolio of evidence showing relevant achievements in Respiratory care


• Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development, both clinical and managerial.


• Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to all staff groups


• Experience of community working and PCT partnership working


• Previous Respiratory specialist experience


• Experience of service development and evaluation of service standards through clinical audit


• Experience of performing exercise testing and evaluation of results

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum, pro rata