Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist to join our large, innovative community-based team working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland on a 12 month secondment basis.

This role will support the ongoing development of the Community Respiratory Service, delivering home-based respiratory assessment, intervention, treatment and support to children and young people with complex disabilities.

The service aims to reduce the frequency of acute hospital admissions related to respiratory difficulties and facilitate earlier, planned and safe discharge from hospital.

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, initiative and excellent organisational skills, working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team.

You will be responsible for managing a designated respiratory caseload of patients with complex needs, including those requiring long-term ventilation support.

Effective time management and the ability to work autonomously are essential.

You will work within the Diana Community Nursing Team and alongside our colleagues within the acute services at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential requirements of this post.

For further information, please contact: Erica Johnson Email: erica.johnson21@nhs.net Telephone: 0116 295 5080

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities

Coordinate service delivery Work with professionals to coordinate, deliver and evaluate the Paediatric Respiratory Integrated Nursing and Physiotherapy Service in the community.

Liaise with MDT Maintain close liaison with the respiratory MDT at UHL and other acute settings to support shared care and smooth transition between acute and community provision.

Develop the service Contribute to service development and be accountable for ongoing progression, including producing detailed reports and monthly updates.

Analyse complex data Collect, analyse and present highly complex data to support forecasting of future service capacity and demand.

Apply advanced reasoning Use advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking and reflection to support assessment and management, ensuring holistic care across health, education and social care.

Communicate complex information Communicate highly complex information effectively with patients, families, carers, physiotherapy colleagues, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

Supervise and teach Supervise, teach and develop physiotherapy colleagues, students, assistants, nursing staff, parents, carers and teachers using Evidence Based Practice.

Contribute to MDT Maintain strong communication links within the wider MDT to ensure holistic care for children, including those with highly complex needs, achieving the best possible clinical outcomes.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages.

Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community.

We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual.This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details

• Date posted: 01 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Secondment
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 007539
• Job locations: County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8TB, United Kingdom

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