Respiratory Physiotherapist

NHS Jobs; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Locala Health & Wellbeing is seeking a registered Physiotherapist to join our respiratory care team in the community. You will assess patients and deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation following national guidance, supporting both group and individual sessions.

Working with a senior physiotherapist and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to high-quality care, share knowledge, and help shape positive outcomes for people using our services. DBS check and right to work in the UK apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with experience in respiratory care.
• Experience delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes.
• Ability to lead group and one-to-one sessions.
• Collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and deliver high-quality pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Facilitate group and individual rehabilitation sessions.
• Collaborate with specialist nurses, OTs, exercise physiologists and support staff to provide coordinated care.
• Contribute to service development and patient experience in the community.

Skills

Respiratory physiotherapy

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Group and individual sessions

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Community setting experience

Job description

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.

About you

We are looking for a registered Physiotherapist who has experience in respiratory physiotherapy and a genuine interest in supporting people with long-term respiratory conditions.

Ideally, you will bring:

• 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.

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.

Please note - this position will be subject to DBS check.

Closing date 11.59pm 22 November 2026

For further information, please refer to the job description and person specification and Locala Thrive Strategy Or contact Locala Community Partnerships CIC is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.