Senior Physiotherapist – Community Respiratory & Rehab

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Nacton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Community Respiratory team. You will support patients with COPD, home oxygen and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing clinic, class and home-based care to enhance quality of life and self-management.

The role requires driving to patient sites across NE Essex, supervision of junior staff, and development of specialist therapies within the integrated care plan.

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist with HCPC.
• Degree level or equivalent.
• Evidence of on-going CPD.
• Post-graduate training (e.g., splinting/injections).
• COPD post-graduate module.

Responsibilities

• Act as a specialist resource for the integrated team, carrying out single assessments and contributing to the integrated care plan.
• Develop programmes of specialist therapeutic activities and delegate aspects of care as appropriate.
• Implement specialist aspects of the care plan and review the plan on behalf of the team.
• Support patients with advice and information to encourage self-management and independence.
• Supervise more junior staff, assistants, students and volunteers and deputise for senior managers.

Skills

Respiratory care

Staff supervision

Home oxygen

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Education

HCPC registered

Degree level or equivalent

CPD evidence

Postgraduate training

COPD module

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Community Respiratory team. You will support patients with COPD, home oxygen and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing clinic, class and home-based care to enhance quality of life and self-management.

The role requires driving to patient sites across NE Essex, supervision of junior staff, and development of specialist therapies within the integrated care plan.