Respiratory Physiotherapist

Acqhired; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Acqhired is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physiotherapist to provide specialist respiratory care in Sutton Coldfield. The role suits a physiotherapist with a strong respiratory background who can work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Regular hours are available with flexibility around patterns. £30 per hour; candidates with NHS respiratory experience and HCPC registration are welcomed to apply.

Qualifications

• Specialist respiratory physiotherapy skills required.
• Confident working independently and in a MDT.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete respiratory physiotherapy assessments.
• Develop and review individualized treatment programmes.
• Deliver specialist respiratory physiotherapy interventions.
• Support secretion management where clinically indicated.
• Deliver breathing and breathing-control techniques.
• Support pulmonary rehabilitation and functional capacity.
• Develop exercise and rehabilitation programmes.
• Maintain high-quality clinical records.
• Provide updates to the wider MDT.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Independent practitioner

Clinical documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Breathing techniques

Education

HCPC registration

Qualified Physiotherapist

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Physiotherapist to provide specialist respiratory physiotherapy support in Sutton Coldfield.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Physiotherapist with a strong respiratory background who is confident working independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

Regular hours are available with flexibility around working patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete respiratory physiotherapy assessments.
• Develop and review individualised treatment programmes.
• Deliver specialist respiratory physiotherapy interventions.
• Support secretion management where clinically indicated.
• Deliver breathing exercises and breathing-control techniques.
• Support pulmonary and respiratory rehabilitation.
• Assess mobility, exercise tolerance and functional capacity.
• Develop appropriate exercise and rehabilitation programmes.
• Support safe mobilisation and physical conditioning.
• Monitor progress and response to treatment.
• Recognise deterioration and escal...
• Provide education around breathing techniques and symptom management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide recommendations and updates to the wide MDT.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Qualified Physiotherapist.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Relevant respiratory physiotherapy experience.
• Confidence working independently within professional scope.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Good understanding of clinical deterioration and escalation.
• Ability to maintain high-quality clinical records.
• Professional and reliable approach.

We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:

• NHS respiratory services
• Band 6-level respiratory physiotherapy
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Community respiratory teams
• Acute respiratory care
• Respiratory wards
• Airway clearance
• Complex respiratory conditions
• Long-term respiratory conditions
• Home-based rehabilitation

Rate

£30 per hour

Regular and consistent hours are available, with flexibility around the working pattern.

Location

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Physiotherapist looking for flexible, regular work supporting an individual with respiratory physiotherapy needs within a multidisciplinary environment.