Respiratory Physiotherapist Job Description (PDF, 72.7KB)

Katalysysts; Swindon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern hospital setting, focusing on critical care and early rehabilitation. You will be responsible for your own caseload while supervising and training staff, ensuring high-quality patient care. The position is full-time, with a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace. If you're passionate about making a difference in respiratory care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and a degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent required.
• Experience in ICU/HDU and respiratory settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote respiratory physiotherapy, especially in critical care.
• Supervise students and junior staff, and train new staff for on-call duties.

Skills

Effective Communication

Clinical Reasoning

Proactive in Respiratory Specialization

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Respiratory Physiotherapist Job Description

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About Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Our services include healthcare for Swindon and surrounding areas, offering treatments in hospital, community, and home settings. We have a modern hospital with extensive facilities and a dedicated team of 4,500 staff.

We are a foundation trust, accountable to local communities, with a focus on quality, care, and financial sustainability, regulated by NHS Improvement and CQC.

Job Details

Location: Great Western Hospital, Swindon

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week, across 7 days)

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (NHS Band 6)

Specialty: Physiotherapy

Role Overview

Responsible for own caseload, supervising team, training staff, and representing respiratory physiotherapy in multidisciplinary teams. Focus on critical care, chest treatment, and early rehabilitation, including training for on-call staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Promote respiratory physiotherapy, especially in critical care.
• Provide advice on tracheostomy weaning, extubation, and rehab.
• Engage with the South West Critical Care Network.
• Supervise students and junior staff; train new staff for on-call duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications: HCPC registration, Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.

Experience: ICU/HDU, respiratory, MDT work, supervision, and training experience.

Knowledge: Effective communication, clinical reasoning, proactive in respiratory specialization.

Additional Information

See attached job description and applicant guidance. Eligibility requires UK right to work and appropriate registration. Support for flexible working and commitment to diversity and inclusion.