Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

Job summary West Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic forward‑thinking specialist respiratory physiotherapist to join our friendly multi‑disciplinary team. The post holder will provide patient‑centred integrated care through specialist services including our RCP accredited pulmonary rehabilitation programme, hospital at home admission avoidance / virtual hospital, airways / dysfunctional breathing and oxygen clinics, airway clearance, adviceline, and service triage whilst adhering to evidence‑based guidelines. This will include engaging in novel ways of virtual service delivery, working effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team and demonstrating effective communication skills. Staff will also be actively involved in junior staff management, student clinical education and service development / quality / research opportunities as they arise. Main duties of the job To work within a multidisciplinary respiratory team to deliver community respiratory service 7 days per week in West Hertfordshire, providing specialist services for patients with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. Provide specialist care programmes, including pulmonary rehabilitation, hospital at home admission avoidance / virtual hospital, airways / dysfunctional breathing and oxygen clinics, airway clearance, adviceline and service triage while adhering to evidence‑based guidelines. Take part in line management, clinical supervision and education of more junior staff and students. Be actively involved in service development, quality improvement and research/audit. About us Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Job responsibilities **Please refer to job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.** Person Specification Education/Qualification (Essential) HCPC Registration Post‑registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience Possession of a degree or equivalent Experience (Essential) Experience of working with respiratory patients including bronchiectasis, asthma, COPD and ILD Experience of running pulmonary rehabilitation programme Experience of managing breathlessness and anxiety Experience of managing patients requiring chest clearance techniques Experience of working within a community setting Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives Demonstrates ability to manage change Skills and Knowledge (Essential) Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing Ability to motivate self and others Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions Ability to be proactive and resourceful A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence‑based practice Ability to demonstrate specialist clinical expertise, including physical assessment, spirometry, developing self‑management action plans Ability to undertake ambulatory oxygen assessments Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to work autonomously Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care Excellent documentation skills Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group Computer skills i.e. Word, databases, email, internet An eagerness to contribute to quality assurance and audit Additional Information Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Central London Community Health Trust Harpenden Memorial Hospital, Harpenden, AL5 4TA Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/ Details Date posted: 04 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 824‑HERTS‑7626081 Job locations: Harpenden Memorial Hospital, Harpenden, AL5 4TA #J-18808-Ljbffr