Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory

Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory

(Minimum 6 months NHS experience)

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides excellent healthcare services to a diverse population across Surrey and South London. Known for its commitment to patient-centered care, the Trust offers extensive community-based services and fosters professional growth.

We are seeking a skilled Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our Community Respiratory Service. This 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 community settings, providing therapeutic assessments and individualised treatment plans.

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

• Conduct therapeutic assessments for patients with long-term respiratory conditions

• Deliver patient education talks for pulmonary rehab programmes under senior therapist guidance

• Work independently during community visits in health centres and home settings

• Collaborate with MDT, patients, carers, and external agencies

• Undertake evidence-based audits and contribute to service development

• Participate in research and provide supervision to junior staff and students

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

• HCPC registration and CSP membership

• NHS experience with a range of placements

• Experience in pulmonary rehabilitation

• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team

• Strong communication skills with patients and professionals

• Familiarity with respiratory physiotherapy assessment tools and outcome measures

• Willingness to travel within the borough during working hours

To apply, please send your updated CV to or call with the job reference number BS/10069/PT3.