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Specialist Static Respiratory Physiotherapist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Location
St Leonards On Sea, England
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 6 months (contract required 05/10/2026 - 05/03/2027)
Posted Date
04 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

The opportunity has arisen for us to offer a 6 months Secondment or fixed term contract as a Specialist Static Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist at Conquest Hospital

The successful candidate will work as part of an inter-professional team with supervision from a senior physiotherapist. Independently managing a caseload of complex respiratory patients who require both timely and comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation within the acute hospital.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist respiratory physiotherapy to patients, working within critical care and acute wards, as part of an inter-professional team. This may also include supporting the ‘Post critical care follow-up and rehabilitation’ services

Participate as a member of the team, managing a clinical caseload within the clinical standards, guidelines, objectives and procedures of the team.

This role will require weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis.

To support service improvement and delivery within the respiratory physiotherapy service.

Participate in health promotion and education of staff, patients and families.

The post holder will undertake regular Continual Professional Development (CPD) to support their lifelong learning and map their CPD Portfolio activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

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This advert is for Specialist Static Respiratory Physiotherapist with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (contract required 05/10/2026 - 05/03/2027). The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.

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