Team Leader Physiotherapist - Respiratory Medicine | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hospital trust in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist in Respiratory Medicine. The successful applicant will lead the physiotherapy service for respiratory patients, focusing on direct care and team management. Experience in inpatient care and respiratory conditions is essential, alongside proven leadership skills. Join a diverse and dynamic team committed to patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC.
• Experience managing patients with long-term respiratory conditions.
• Evidence of leadership in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physiotherapy service across the Respiratory Assessment Unit.
• Deliver high-quality evidence-based physiotherapy input.
• Contribute to service development and staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Inpatient care experience

Management of respiratory conditions

Flexibility to work across specialties

Education

Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting role as a Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist in Respiratory Medicine?

We’re seeking a proactive role model with a broad skill set who thrives in acute inpatient settings, has experience managing long-term respiratory conditions and acutely unwell patients, with evidence of leadership. You’ll work alongside established Band 7s within the Medical Inpatient team at NUH's City Campus, leading the Physiotherapy service across the Respiratory Assessment Unit and Respiratory wards. You’ll offer direct patient care, service development and support and training for other team members and students.

This post will allow a physiotherapist with a keen interest in inpatient care to expand both their clinical skills and leadership of a busy and responsive service, with a focus on promoting excellent care to support patient outcomes.

We’re a friendly, welcoming team working across 17 medical wards at City Hospital, with an emphasis on personal development and positive staff experience. We work within the multidisciplinary specialities of Renal, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology and Palliative Care so experience in these areas and neurological rehab is desirable. The successful candidate will work flexibly across these areas as required.

The role provides a high standard of evidence-based physiotherapy input to patients on the respiratory pathway at NUH. This is a developing area with wide scope for service development opportunities.

In addition to leading the day-to-day management of patient-facing work, you will engage in and promote a supportive teaching environment for team members, undertake annual appraisals and manage health and wellbeing.

You will contribute to the education and training of Band 6, Band 5, students, preceptees and therapy assistant staff, including upskilling new staff for the weekend and respiratory rosters when required.

The role includes participation in the weekend and out of hours respiratory service at City Campus of NUH which incorporates Respiratory Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Cardiothoracic surgery, General Surgery and Critical Care. You will work alongside the wider inpatient team leads to support the management, development and delivery of this out of hours service.

You will model and promote NUH's values and behaviours in all aspects of the role.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

Physiotherapy and OT services are part of the Therapies, Outpatients and Phlebotomy Directorate, within Specialist Clinical Services at NUH. We are a diverse team of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physiotherapy service across the Respiratory Assessment Unit and Respiratory wards, providing direct patient care and overseeing team activity.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy input to patients on the respiratory pathway.
• Contribute to service development, teaching, and training for team members and students; undertake annual appraisals and support staff wellbeing.
• Educate and train Band 6, Band 5, students, preceptees and therapy assistants; upskill staff for weekend and respiratory rosters when required.
• Participate in weekend and out-of-hours respiratory service at City Campus, collaborating with the wider inpatient team to manage and deliver the service.
• Model NUH values and behaviours in all aspects of the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC.
• Experience in inpatient care, management of long-term respiratory conditions and acutely unwell patients; evidence of leadership.
• Ability to work flexibly across related areas (Renal, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Palliative Care) and neurological rehab is desirable.

Additional Information

• Hours: Full time (37.5 hours). Core hours Monday to Friday, 8:00–16:00; flexible working may be considered.
• On-call and weekend duties, plus a respiratory late shift (1–9 PM), approx. 1-2 per month.
• Please familiarise yourself with the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for details specific to this post.
• This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.