Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

This is a senior physiotherapist post requiring significant post graduate experience. The post holder will be responsible for assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty who may have complex and/or chronic presentations and will provide highly specialist advice to other clinical areas and members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will also undertake a co-ordinating role in the delivery of the service within their specific clinical area on a day-to-day basis.

• Assess and treat patients with complex and/or chronic presentations within the specialty.
• Provide highly specialist advice to other clinical areas and to members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate delivery of the service within the clinical area on a day-to-day basis.

• Essential: Physiotherapist with proven suitability and experience for the role.
• Post-graduate experience in relevant specialty (senior level).

This post includes information on compliance, equality, and recruitment processes as part of the NHS Trust’s standard employment framework. Please note the following statements as part of the application and employment process:

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship Requirements: In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles, and Band 3 non-clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Most non-clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 3-6 will not meet the minimum skill or salary requirements for sponsorship, except for those listed here. Non-clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7-9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship. The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT: We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics so we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer and embed a culture of inclusivity. On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions on the application form.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust's policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and encourage people with different sexual orientation and gender identity to apply. We respect all pronouns and will not mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and harassment-related behaviour. We encourage staff to call out inappropriate behaviour and take appropriate action. We will advance equality and inclusivity for all staff by removing disadvantages and encouraging participation. We foster networks to support diverse staff groups. Anyone can join, and Allies are welcomed in every network.

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Descriptive notes: This is an excellent role for an enthusiastic practitioner with strong clinical knowledge of respiratory disease to develop expertise in respiratory health and pulmonary rehabilitation. You must be a Physiotherapist with proven suitability and experience for the role.

About the organisation: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust aims to provide excellent health care and value the wellbeing of its staff. We offer flexible working options and support reasonable adjustments where possible to promote a healthy work-life balance.