Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist

7 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation... Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our Adult Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred care to adults with PCD, working closely with the current B7 physiotherapist and clinical nurse specialists.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality physiotherapy care to adults with PCD, including advanced airway clearance techniques, exercise, pelvic floor health, breathing pattern disorders, NIV, and palliative care.
  • Work closely with the PCD diagnostic service to ensure timely access to diagnostics and physiotherapy care for adult patients.
  • Attend regional clinics in the southwest of England, including Exeter, Bristol, Oxford, Penzance, Gloucester, Plymouth, and Windsor, as required.
  • Contribute to the development of service provision, including audit, research, and national service development.
  • Provide expertise and knowledge to the wider therapy team, including adult cystic fibrosis physiotherapists.
Requirements
  • Experience at Band 6 or 7 managing patients with chronic suppurative lung disease.
  • Expert knowledge of respiratory physiotherapy techniques, including advanced airway clearance techniques, exercise, pelvic floor health, breathing pattern disorders, NIV, and palliative care.
  • Understanding and knowledge of assessing patient symptoms via telephone or email and ability to triage patients appropriately.
  • Evidence of leadership skills and experience.
  • Ability to make decisions about appropriate patient management using advanced clinical reasoning.
Desirable Skills and Experience
  • Experience in the management of patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia.
  • Screening and recruiting patients to research studies.
  • Involvement in service developments and facilitating change.
  • Experience of teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams, and students.
  • Experience of leading on drug reaction assessments for nebulised therapies.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • The chance to work with a highly specialist adult PCD team and contribute to the development of service provision.


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