Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory

Band: 6Job Title: Physiotherapist - Community RespiratoryLocation: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton CommunityPay Rate: £20 - £25 per hour (PAYE)Contract Duration: 24/03/2025 - 31/05/2025

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides high-quality healthcare services across Surrey and South London. Known for its commitment to patient-centered care, the Trust also offers extensive community-based services and professional development opportunities.

We are seeking a skilled Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist to join the Community Respiratory Service at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The role involves delivering high-quality physiotherapy interventions to patients with long-term respiratory conditions, including pulmonary rehabilitation and airway clearance therapy. The successful candidate will work independently in various community-based settings, conducting therapeutic assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to support patient rehabilitation.

• Provide specialist respiratory physiotherapy interventions, including pulmonary rehabilitation and airway clearance therapy.

• Conduct therapeutic assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans for patients with long-term respiratory conditions.

• Deliver patient education sessions as part of the pulmonary rehabilitation program.

• Work independently in community settings such as health centres, community centres, and patients' homes.

• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), patients, carers, and external agencies.

• Undertake evidence-based audits to evaluate clinical practice and contribute to service development.

• Participate in pulmonary rehabilitation audits and research alongside senior therapists.

• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and students as required.

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration

• NHS experience, including relevant placements.

• Experience in pulmonary rehabilitation.

• Ability to work independently in a community setting and as part of an MDT.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of relevant assessment tools and outcome measures.

• Willingness to participate in audits and research to support service improvement.

• Ability to travel frequently within the borough during work hours.

Send your updated CV to or call for more information. Job reference: BS/10069/PT3