Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

Job overview

At Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we have elected to transform the way we deliver our respiratory physiotherapy services.

We are recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to deliver high quality care for patients on our 54-bedded respiratory unit including a 5-bedded acute bay.

This is an excellent opportunity for a  motivated and forward thinking physiotherapist to further develop specialist skills in respiratory physiotherapy care and work alongside respiratory nurses and physicians providing evidence-based treatments for a complex patient group.

As a specialist Physiotherapist you will be responsible for managing your own caseload while supporting the development of other members of the team including the wider MDT.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be involved in audit, staff supervision and development and will support the Team Lead in operational management and service improvement.

You will be involved in audit, staff supervision and development and will support the Team Lead in operational management and service improvement.

If you are interested in developing your Respiratory skills, and are passionate about providing excellent care for your patients, we would like to hear from you

Main duties of the job

The established Respiratory Physiotherapy team support the patient pathway providing specialist knowledge and services to complex respiratory patients across 7 days.

A flexible and pro-active approach is essential for this post as are excellent team working skills. You should have post-graduate experience in a variety of clinical specialties and be able to motivate patients throughout their journey.

Key responsibilities will include the education and development of staff and students, audit, research and clinical effectiveness as well as service review and evaluation.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate not only patients but staff. You must be organised, flexible and able to empower others.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.