Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapist

NHS; Redditch; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare trust in Redditch is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapist to join their team. The successful candidate will provide respiratory physiotherapy to children with complex health needs, focusing on preventing hospital admissions. Applicants should have at least 4 years of experience in a relevant specialty and a degree in physiotherapy. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and generous benefits.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience including work in a specialty at band 6.
• Experience working with children and supervision of junior staff or students.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses maintained in portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide a respiratory service to children with complex needs.
• Collaborate with the Orchard Team.
• Conduct training for families and other professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical appraisal skills

Teaching and presentation skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Motivational skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy

Member of CSP and APCP

Relevant validated clinical course

Job description

Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapist

The closing date is 28 September 2025

This is full time post, but we wouldconsider applicants looking for part time with a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen fora Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to work within the childrenand young peoples team in Worcestershire alongside our Children`s CommunityNursing Service (Orchard Service). The post would be based in our PaediatricPhysiotherapy team, where leadership and supervision will be provided. Our Nursing service will support clinical managementof this caseload.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide a respiratory physiotherapy serviceto children with complex health needs, with aim of preventing hospitaladmission.

2. Work in collaboration with theOrchard Team

3. Follow developed pathway criteria,treatment modalities and a competency and training package

4. Offer training to families, carers,other professionals in respiratory management for this identified cohort ofpatients.

5. Collection of data to report to ICB

6. To act as a source of clinicalexpertise/advice and guidance for families, carers and other members of the MDTincluding health, education and social care

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job responsibilities

Doyou have specialist respiratory experience working with children withadditional or complex health needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care,and support to those who most need it?

Thispermanent role is new to Worcestershire and provides an exciting opportunity tooptimise the respiratory health and quality of life for our children and youngpeople under the Childrens Community Nursing Service (Orchard Service).

Byjoining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity for a child, youngperson, and family to meet their full potential and achieve their chosen lifeoutcomes.

For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.

Person Specification

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including work in a speciality at band 6
• Experience of working with children at band 6
• Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
• Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
• Experience of audit
• Experience within relevant clinical field Experience at band 7.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
• Member of CSP and APCP
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
• Relevant validated clinical course Clinical Educators qualification.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Good critical appraisal skills.
• Teaching and presentation skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date patient records.
• Audit and Research.

Additional Criteria

• Committed to personal and team development.
• Forward thinking Reliable and flexible.
• Confident and enthusiastic.
• Creative approach to problem solving.
• Able to meet travel requirements of the post.

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas
• Excellent knowledge of child development and childhood conditions
• Awareness of research processes Knowledge of IT skills.

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.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearpro rata for part time