Respiratory Physiotherapist

Locala Health and Wellbeing; Huddersfield; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 17.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working

Generous pension

Development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Locala Health & Wellbeing is seeking a Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our Community Respiratory Service in Huddersfield. This 15-hour-per-week, permanent role focuses on Pulmonary Rehabilitation and community-based respiratory care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess patients and run both group and individual sessions. We value flexible working, career development and NHS ethos.

Competenze

• Experience of working within respiratory physiotherapy.
• Ability to deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation in group and one-to-one settings.
• Effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Mansioni

• Assess patients and deliver high-quality Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes.
• Deliver group and individual rehabilitation sessions in the community.
• Collaborate with specialist nurses, occupational therapists and exercise staff.
• Support patients to improve physical wellbeing and independence.
• Follow national guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Conoscenze

Respiratory physiotherapy

Group & individual rehab

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Respiratory Physiotherapist Band 6 | NHS Agenda for Change Hours: 15 hours per week Contract: Permanent Service: Community Respiratory / Pulmonary Rehabilitation Location: Fartown Health Centre, Spaines Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2QA

Main duties of the job

For further information, please refer to the job description and person specification and Locala Thrive Strategy

About us

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos, embraceing diversity and inclusion to encourage applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly,recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities.

• Flexible working -We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension -We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution +2% up to a maximum of 8%.
• Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

We are a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Job responsibilities

Make a difference to people's lives through specialist respiratory care. Are you a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist with experience in respiratory care? Would you like to use your skills to help people living with long-term respiratory conditions improve their health, confidence and quality of life? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our Community Respiratory Service at Locala Health & Wellbeing. Our specialist multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive assessments, personalised Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes and community-based interventions for people living with long-term respiratory conditions. We take a person-centred approach, supporting individuals to improve their physical wellbeing, develop confidence in managing their condition and maintain greater independence. About the role: Working alongside a senior physiotherapist and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in assessing patients and delivering high-quality Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This will include facilitating both group-based and individual rehabilitation sessions, following relevant national guidance and best practice. You will work collaboratively with specialist nurses, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists and support colleagues to provide coordinated, effective and compassionate care within the community. This is an opportunity to contribute your clinical expertise, share knowledge and help shape positive experiences and outcomes for the people who use our services.

• Experience of working within respiratory physiotherapy.
• Experience of assessing patients and delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes.
• The ability to deliver rehabilitation in both group and one-to-one settings.
• A collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning and delivering inclusive, person-centred care.
• Experience of working within a community setting would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who can bring valuable skills and ideas to our team.

Why join Locala?

At Locala Health & Wellbeing, we are proud to provide NHS community services that make a real difference to people's lives. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to develop. Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Be Caring - treating everyone with compassion, dignity and respect.
• Be Inspirational - encouraging others and striving to make a positive difference.
• Be Part of It - working together, valuing different perspectives and achieving more as a team.

If you are passionate about respiratory rehabilitation and want to be part of a team that supports people to live healthier, more independent lives, we would love to hear from you. This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date 11.59pm 22 November 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

• For further information, please refer to the job description and person specification and Locala Thrive Strategy

Experience

• For further information, please refer to the job description and person specification and Locala Thrive Strategy

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.