Home-Based Specialist Physiotherapist – Respiratory & Neuro

The Methodist Church in Britain; Torquay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to provide rapid response respiratory care for children and young people in Devon and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes home and school visits, with opportunities for professional education and leadership within the team.

Applicants should hold HCPC registration and have advanced respiratory training to support complex neurological conditions and safeguarding practices in community settings.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and/or children
• Broad knowledge of relevant conditions and proven experience of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and experience of implementing them in practice

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response respiratory assessments for children and young people, including by phone
• Give expert advice on chest health and respiratory equipment such as cough assist machines and vibration vests
• Deliver high-quality respiratory physiotherapy to children, families and carers
• Develop respiratory care plans for young people with neurological diagnoses who are vulnerable to respiratory illness
• Act as a source of expertise on assessing and managing children with respiratory and neurological physiotherapy needs
• Train and educate patients, carers, nurses, GPs, consultants, other health professionals, students, and social services, independent and voluntary sector staff on respiratory physiotherapy needs
• Work mainly in community settings, at young people's homes and schools

Skills

Team leadership

Triage

Line management

Clinical supervision

Audits & quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Knowledge of child development

Advanced respiratory care

IRMER training

Education

Physiotherapy degree or graduate diploma

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to provide rapid response respiratory care for children and young people in Devon and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes home and school visits, with opportunities for professional education and leadership within the team.

Applicants should hold HCPC registration and have advanced respiratory training to support complex neurological conditions and safeguarding practices in community settings.