Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy team within University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be based across Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals and involved in the running of Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes across our hospital and community venues including one to one assessments of patients with chronic respiratory diseases in a variety of settings, which will include consultant led clinics. In addition, the post holder will deliver specialist airway clearance and breathing pattern disorder clinics. The post is open to qualified Physiotherapists with the relevant skills to join our Multi-disciplinary team of Physiotherapists, support workers and admin staff. The team fosters a strong emphasis on collaborative working with the aim of streamlining patient pathways between the acute and community setting. Candidates need to be registered with the HCPC and have respiratory experience. The post holders will have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team across multiple agencies. Excellent organisational and time management skills are also essential. The role includes participation in the on-call rota and requires the post holder to be a car driver with use of a vehicle for business purposes. We are committed to continued professional and career development of all staff. Main duties of the job KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To perform specialist assessment of respiratory patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, developing and delivering an individualised treatment programme based on this. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and maintain associated records. To participate in the site on call physiotherapy service once training has been provided and deemed competent To assist with supervision, education and co-ordination of therapy support workers and junior members of staff. You will also be required to undertake evidence-based audit, research projects and participation in the NACAP Pulmonary Rehabilitation national audit to further your own and teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols assisting in the achievement of national accreditation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9004823 Job locations Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / degree in physiotherapy Current registration with Health Professions Council. A levels or equivalent qualification Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above. Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality. Experience Essential Demonstrates comprehensive clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality. Significant experience of manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality. Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, providing a broad range of experience, must include respiratory Knowledge of COPD NICE Guidelines, COPD GOLD Guidelines Standards of Care, BTS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines, BTS Bronchiectasis Guidelines Experience of working on a physiotherapy on-call service. Experience of supporting and supervision of junior therapists,student physiotherapists and assistants. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / degree in physiotherapy Current registration with Health Professions Council. A levels or equivalent qualification Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above. Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality. Experience Essential Demonstrates comprehensive clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality. Significant experience of manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality. Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, providing a broad range of experience, must include respiratory Knowledge of COPD NICE Guidelines, COPD GOLD Guidelines Standards of Care, BTS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines, BTS Bronchiectasis Guidelines Experience of working on a physiotherapy on-call service. Experience of supporting and supervision of junior therapists,student physiotherapists and assistants. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)