Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 or an existing Band 6 Physiotherapist looking to specialise and develop their skills in respiratory. As a senior respiratory physiotherapist, you will be based within the Acute Respiratory Care Unit. This Unit is comprised of 24 ward level beds with capacity to provide high dependency care. You will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with complex respiratory and rehabilitation needs. You will work with the wider MDT to provide high quality care, working towards service improvement and development of our respiratory team. In return you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills by deputising for the team leader, including supporting the Critical Care Unit, supervising junior staff/students and involvement in training. You will have: Opportunities to gain senior experience within respiratory medicine and critical care Exposure to a varied respiratory/medical caseload Full support from the Team Leaders, Physiotherapy Operational and Professional Leads and peers Regular supervision and opportunities for development Opportunities to develop your leadership skills A band 5-6 training post may be considered. Main duties of the job Within this role, you will have the opportunity to provide support to lead a team of Physiotherapists, working closely with the MDT. You will be expected to: Perform specialist assessment and treatment of respiratory patients and determine a clinical diagnosis, develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes Engage in complex discharge planning and liaison with community services, as well as other agencies as required Provide supervision and teaching for band 5 physiotherapists/assistants and students Provide day to day management of the team and caseload in the absence of the team leader Contribute to flexible working pattern (across 7 days) including extra hours, weekends and bank holidays. This is a full-time post, however, the options for working hours will be discussed at interview. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-BCO-P226-25 Job locations Northern Care Alliance, Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degreee in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Desirable Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses in specific clinical areas appropriate to post. Experience Essential Appropriate level of post graduate experience including experience in respiratory and acute medicine Desirable Leadership experience Audit experience Skills Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills-written and verbal Organisational and Prioritisation skills Evidence of teamwork and ability to work autonomously Comprehend and work with trust policies Desirable Teaching, Supervisory and appraisal skills Personal Qualities Essential Flexible to meet the needs of the service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degreee in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Desirable Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses in specific clinical areas appropriate to post. Experience Essential Appropriate level of post graduate experience including experience in respiratory and acute medicine Desirable Leadership experience Audit experience Skills Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills-written and verbal Organisational and Prioritisation skills Evidence of teamwork and ability to work autonomously Comprehend and work with trust policies Desirable Teaching, Supervisory and appraisal skills Personal Qualities Essential Flexible to meet the needs of the service 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern Care Alliance, Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)