Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Qualifications
HCPC Registration
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 months recent NHS experience as registered Physiotherapist
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Evidence of Respiratory clinical experience within acute Hospital environment
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Evidence of supporting junior staff/students as part of role
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Evidence of participation in Respiratory Physiotherapy on-call rota
- Skills, knowledge and ability
Evidence of achievement of relevant Band 5 core Physiotherapy competencies, including Respiratory Physiotherapy competencies
- Skills, knowledge and ability
Demonstrable knowledge of NHS systems and processes
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Relevant post-graduate education or studies i.e. PG Cert/Dip, recognised accredited courses
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Evidence of completion of accredited student education course run by a UK based higher education institution
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Experience of Service improvement & audit
- Skills, knowledge and ability
Member of ACPRC or other relevant special interest group
- Skills, knowledge and ability
Driver with access to vehicle or demonstrable means of independently travelling to patient’s residences in the community
Job overview
Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking a band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join our highly skilled therapy team specialising in the treatment of respiratory patients within inpatient services and the community, supporting a 7 day service.
We require a self-motivated, dynamic clinician who is stimulated by challenge and are looking for the opportunity to improve their skills at a senior level. It is expected that you will have had experience working in respiratory rotations.
Support will be provided to enhance both your respiratory skills and operational management skills. Contributions to service planning, development and teaching both therapists and students is an expectation of the role. As a Senior Physiotherapist, the post holder will be a role model for their team, pride themselves on delivering high quality care and motivate their team to do the same.
The respiratory therapy service is a forward thinking service committed to evidence based practice and continuous professional development.
We are seeking skilled people who have proven NHS/UK experience, who can adapt to a changing environment and work well in a team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be self motivated and aspirational, be able to assess patients in an effective and timely manner in a rapid paced environment. Pathways will support early recognition of deterioration with appropriate escalation processes in place to maintain patient safety.
The post holder will contribute to 7 day services and contribute to the Respiratory On-call Service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details which are attached.
Current professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Cottingham, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Requirement to contribute to Weekend, Bank Holiday, on-call and late shift service. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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