Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7425303
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Congleton War Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Congleton
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Pulmonary Rehab
NHS AfC: Band 6
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
Following recent investment, we have a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
The team provide pulmonary rehabilitation to patients via a mixture of face to face classes within community settings across East Cheshire and home 1:1 support. We are looking to expand our offer to include digital solutions to enable more people to access and benefit from the service.
We are looking for an experienced professional with excellent clinical skills who has proven experience in delivering pulmonary rehab, who is able to work both autonomously and as part of the wider team. It is important that the successful candidate has positive approach to teamwork as they strives to achieve NRAP Accreditation.
Hours per week: 22.5
Main duties of the job
1. To work as an autonomous practitioner, to provide a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of pulmonary rehabilitation/respiratory patients in a variety of locations. Using evidence-based principles / current best practice, specialist skills and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
2. To regularly supervise, educate and support junior staff and support workers including completion of annual appraisals.
3. To regularly supervise, educate and support students on placement.
4. To support the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service Team Leader in the day-to-day operational planning and running of the service.
5. To support the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Team Leader on the accreditation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service including accurate contribution and leading on research and service improvement initiatives.
6. To work flexibly within the service according to service demand and change in service provision – this may include cover across East Cheshire Pulmonary Rehab Clinic sites.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
- Relevant professional degree /diploma
- Attendance of relevant postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist area
- Clinical Educator training
- Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups
Desirable criteria
- Communication skills training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of supervising staff
- Advanced communication and listening skills
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Critical appraisal
- Presentation skills
- Coaching Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of people management skills including appraisal and/or capability
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Experience of leading Pulmonary Rehab classes
Desirable criteria
- Prior experience of lone working in the community
Specific Job Requirement
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate travel between sites/community settings
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kat McDaid
- Job title
- Professional & Operational Lead Community Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07850008036
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