Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, West Hertfordshire Community Respiratory Service, is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to join a multidisciplinary team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and ILD across West Hertfordshire.

You will provide patient-centred care five days a week and work in community settings including patients' homes and outpatient clinics.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and relevant respiratory qualification.
• Experience with pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory conditions.
• Ability to supervise and educate junior staff and students.
• Experience working in a community respiratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous specialist clinical care for the patient group based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop individualised management plans.
• Develop and implement pulmonary rehabilitation, home oxygen therapy, and hospital at home programmes.
• Perform spirometry and airway clearance techniques and contribute to discharge planning.
• Support staff development, clinical supervision and student education.

Education

HCPC Registration

Post registration respiratory qualification

Teaching/Mentorship qualification

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Main area Respiratory Physiotherapy Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term for maternity leave cover) Hours Part time - 28.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 824-HERTS-8134839

Site Harpenden Memorial Hospital Town Harpenden Salary £51,657 - £58,785 Per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

West Hertfordshire Community Respiratory Service, provided by CLCH, is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team on a 12 months fixed term contract.

You will work as part of a community respiratory service operating 5 days per week across West Hertfordshire, supporting people with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease.

The role involves delivering patient-centred, integrated care through a range of specialist services, which could include:

• RCP-accredited pulmonary rehabilitation programmes
• Hospital at Home admission avoidance / virtual ward services
• Airways and dysfunctional breathing clinics
• Oxygen therapy clinics
• Airway clearance interventions
• Advice line support and service triage

You will work in line with evidence-based guidelines and contribute to innovative approaches to care delivery, including virtual services. You will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and communicate effectively with patients, carers and team members in ways that meet individual needs.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will:

• Support and develop junior staff and contribute to clinical supervision
• Participate in student education and training
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities

We are committed to supporting staff to take part in service improvement and professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Key duties include:

• Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are evidence based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of complex respiratory patients with co-morbidities, including physical examination, and to develop treatment plans for patients using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.
• Assess, develop and implement specialist care programmes, including pulmonary rehabilitation, home oxygen therapy, hospital at home admission avoidance, breathlessness management and airway clearance particularly for bronchiectasis, adhering to evidence based guidelines.
• To accurately undertake specialist clinical skills including spirometry, airway clearance techniques and breathlessness management.
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical tests to form an accurate assessment and suitability for the Hospital at Home scheme, co-ordinate appropriate services to ensure safe transfer of care to the community and develop comprehensive discharge plans.
• Provide care in a variety of clinical areas including patients homes and outpatient clinics.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• HCPC Registion
• Post registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
• Possession of a degree or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working with respiratory patients including bronchiectasis, asthma, COPD and ILD
• Experience of running pulmonary rehabilitation programme.
• Experience of management of breathlessness and anxiety.
• Experience of managing patient requiring chest clearance techniques
• Experience of working within a community setting.
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives
• Demonstrates ability to managing change

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice
• Ability to develop and maintain team working
• Ability to demonstrate specialist clinical expertise, including physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans
• Ability to undertake ambulatory oxygen assessments
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.