Specialist Physiotherapist (Pulmonary Rehabilitation)

The closing date is 20 March 2026

Are you a respiratory physiotherapist with a passion for advancing the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation to patients with chronic respiratory conditions? Are you looking to apply your clinical skills and experience in a dynamic team of therapists working as part of a multidisciplinary service?

If this sounds like you then please apply for our Specialist Physiotherapist position.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Physiotherapy service at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services – working across Exeter, mid and east Devon) as a Specialist Physiotherapist in the Eastern Pulmonary Rehabilitation service. We have a permanent 22.5 hour/week position available.

The post holder will be part of the team covering the acute and community pulmonary rehab services delivering physiotherapy assessments, rehabilitation classes and collation of performance data.

The post holder will carry a clinical caseload of complex patients within the specialist area of pulmonary rehabilitation. They will provide advanced assessment and treatment of patients, communicating complex conditions and related information to patients and relatives. The post‑holder will be responsible for supporting and developing clinical support workers and undergraduate students while ensuring high performance, good clinical outcomes and service delivery.

This post carries the opportunity to work with the service lead on areas of service improvement as well as supporting the wider Physiotherapy department to run effectively and meet its objectives.

Working Pattern: 08:15‑16:30 over 3 days (days to be confirmed at interview)

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026‑7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025‑6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers).

For further information please contact: Rob Wickins – Head of Acute Physiotherapy. .

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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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.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust