Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and coordinate care for patients with chronic lung infections, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team. The position emphasizes the importance of patient management, teaching, and collaboration across various healthcare settings. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to quality care, this role is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in respiratory health while enjoying career growth and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programs

Staff Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loan

Onsite Leisure Facilities Membership

Qualifications

• Broad range of respiratory knowledge and skills in acute and chronic disease management.
• Experience in managing patient care relevant to the specialist area.

Responsibilities

• Lead best practice in care for bronchiectasis and chronic respiratory infection patients.
• Collaborate with professionals to achieve seamless patient service.

Skills

Respiratory Knowledge

Patient Management

Teaching Skills

IT Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

State Registration with HCPC

Post Graduate Study in Respiratory Physiotherapy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist, London

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Client:

St. Marys Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Band 7 Specialist Respiratory physiotherapist within theRespiratory infection service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We have service across threesites at St Marys; Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospital with this post is primarily based at St MarysHospital, but cross-site working is expected. Working with a team of Nurse and physiotherapistspecialist and as part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will be expected to lead on andprovide best care for patients with chronic lung infection.

The role has a high emphasis on coordinating and delivering care to patients with bronchiectasis and other chronic lung disease in accordance with BTS/NICE guidelines. To lead the respiratoryphysiotherapy outpatients and coordinate bronchiectasis MDT meeting. Working closely withcommunity respiratory teams, in facilitating early supported discharge and admission avoidance.

The successful applicant will need to have a broad range of respiratory knowledge and skills in bothacute and chronic disease management supporting patients from the start of their journey into hospitaland at all stages of their care until discharge. The role also supports and delivers care within theoutpatient setting so the ability to work autonomously is also required. There is a high requirement forteaching and supporting others so teaching experience is also highly desirable.

Main duties of the job

To lead best practice in the care of adult bronchiectasis and chronic respiratory infection patients in a variety of settings including acute and chronic disease management.

To collaborate with other professionals and services in both the acute and primary setting to achieve a seamless service.

To assist in the co-ordination of patient care across the patient pathway, developing the pathway across the various settings to maximise patient satisfaction and outcomes.

To work with respiratory consultants, Clinical specialist physiotherapist, ward managers and Senior Clinical Nurse specialist to establish learning needs and support learning programmes.

To introduce, where appropriate, ‘evidence based practice’ into clinical protocols for respiratory care within integrated care pathways.

To work with the multidisciplinary team to prevent admission/readmission to hospital and promote good discharge procedures.

To work within the CSP/HCPC Scope of Professional Practice and code of conduct and to understand the importance of professional accountability and Competence.

To be actively involved and responsible for own professional development through developing a personal development plan, using action learning, reflective practice, professional supervision, self-appraisal and performance review.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy.
• State registration with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio.
• Post graduate study in Respiratory Physiotherapy

Experience

• Significant post registration experience in specialty area and experience in either junior specialty role or team leader management role
• Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
• Experience in integrated respiratory care
• Experience in oxygen services and acute management of the unwell respiratory patient in the community setting.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

• Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
• Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to practice within the scope of the HPC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Good IT skills, Understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
• Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
• Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
• Advanced IT skills use or Excel

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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