Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading NHS teaching trust, where you will enhance your skills as a Band 5 or Band 6 Physiotherapist. This role offers a unique rotation across various specialties, including critical care and respiratory services, allowing you to make a significant impact on patient care. You will collaborate with experienced clinicians, engage in professional development, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute and chronic care settings.
• Specialist interest in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physiotherapy services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise and teach junior staff and students.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical audits.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Supervision and Teaching

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, enthusiastic experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in respiratory care to join our cardio-respiratory team.

The rotation programme offers a broad range of experience in both acute and chronic care settings, working alongside highly respected clinicians at John Radcliffe Hospital and Churchill Hospital.

Current rotations include:

• Critical Care Services
• Adult Critical Care
• Neuro Intensive Care
• Acute Respiratory Services
• Respiratory Medicine
• Respiratory Outreach
• Surgery & Rehabilitation
• Cancer Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Long Term Respiratory Conditions
• Cystic Fibrosis & Bronchiectasis
• Sleep & Ventilation

Rotations are grouped into specialty areas, each lasting 8 months, with opportunities to express preferences within each group.

You will be encouraged to participate in CPD, improvement projects, and to provide supervision and teaching to junior staff, students, and the wider MDT. You will be supported by an experienced team of lead physiotherapists to develop your respiratory and leadership skills across various specialist areas.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Providing high-quality, safe, and effective physiotherapy services across services within the rotation as part of a multidisciplinary team.
2. Collaborating with patients and their carers to assess, plan, and treat, aiming to maximize independence and quality of life.
3. Supervising and teaching recently qualified physiotherapists, support workers, and students.
4. Participating in quality improvement, clinical audits, and research projects.
5. Engaging in extended hours, seven-day, and weekend working as required.
6. Participating in the overnight respiratory on-call service.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a wide range of clinical services and being a hub for education, training, and research. It comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our values—compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence—guide our commitment to high-quality care and professional relationships. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate excellence and fostering a safe, respectful environment for all staff and patients.

If you are passionate about making a difference, join our team. Together, we uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Rebecca Masterman
Job Title: Team Lead Physiotherapist
Email: [e-mail]