Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the inpatient physiotherapy team in a developmental Band 5–6 Respiratory Specialist role. You will follow a structured competency framework and, after about 12 months of supported development, progress to a Band 6 Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist, working with senior clinicians.

The post offers experience across acute wards, ICU, emergency care, paediatrics, outpatient clinics and pulmonary rehabilitation in a large,

Qualifications

• Structured competency framework for respiratory care
• Supported development pathway

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment across acute respiratory wards, ICU, emergency care, paediatrics, outpatient clinics and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Support discharge planning within a large multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development projects

Job description

Are you ready to develop into a Respiratory Physiotherapy Specialist?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive inpatient physiotherapy team at Torbay Hospital.

This unique developmental Band 5–6 role is designed for physiotherapists who are passionate about respiratory care and wish to progress into a highly specialist respiratory physiotherapy position. You will begin as a Band 5 Physiotherapist and, following completion of a structured competency framework and approximately 12 months of supported development, progress to a Band 6 Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist role.

Working alongside experienced Band 6 and Band 7 clinicians, you will gain valuable experience across a wide range of acute and specialist respiratory services while developing advanced clinical, leadership and management skills.

If you already have Band 5 experience and ready for a band 6 role we also have Band 6 Respiratory posts with the same opportunities.

You will provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment across a variety of clinical areas including:

• Acute respiratory wards
• Surgical services
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Emergency Care
• Paediatrics
• Outpatient respiratory clinics
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation services
• Community and home-based respiratory care

As part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting patient recovery, promoting independence and facilitating safe discharge planning.

The Successful Candidate Will Participate In

• A 7-day service (including weekend working approximately once a month)
• The respiratory on-call rota following competency achievement
• Clinical education and supervision activities
• Quality improvement, audit and service development projects
• Access to our Clinical Development lead and have supported development opportunities

Our inpatient physiotherapy team is compassionate, dynamic and highly supportive. We pride ourselves on:

• Delivering outstanding patient-centred care
• Supporting professional growth and career progression
• Encouraging innovation, learning and service development
• Promoting staff wellbeing and a positive team culture
• Providing excellent opportunities to develop specialist respiratory skills

You will be joining an organisation committed to delivering safe, seamless and high-quality care while supporting staff to thrive both personally and professionally.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.