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Band 7 Physiotherapist - Specialist Respiratory
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 7Job Role: Physiotherapist - RespiratoryLocation: Somerset NHS Foundation TrustContract Duration: 22/01/2025 to 31/01/2025Pay Rate: £20 - £26 per hourPay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
About the Trust:Somerset NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated community, mental health, and acute hospital services across Somerset. The trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on innovation and collaboration. It supports the health and well-being of its diverse population through a holistic approach to healthcare.
Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist to join the Post Covid-19 Assessment Service & ME/CFS team. This role focuses on providing specialist respiratory physiotherapy care for patients with long-term conditions, including post-Covid-19 syndrome and ME/CFS. The position offers a mix of remote and community-based work, with an opportunity to make a positive impact on patient rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities:- Work with patients on a 1:1 basis, focusing on self-management, especially for those with ME/CFS and Post Covid-19 Syndrome.
- Independently manage a complex caseload, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Provide clinical expertise and interventions, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
- Engage in clinical practice within the NHS or an equivalent healthcare provider.
- HCPC-registered Physiotherapist.
- Proven experience in working with respiratory conditions, long-term conditions, and breathing re-training.
- Experience in providing group work and rehabilitative interventions.
- Knowledge of Post Covid-19 syndrome and ME/CFS is desirable.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Please send your updated CV with the job reference number BS/10151/PT1 to or contact us at for further details.
