Respiratory Practitioner: Physiotherapist/Nurse/Occupational Therapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Gloucestershire Respiratory Service delivers a comprehensive range of treatments to support patients living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Our countywide, integrated service works in collaboration with both primary and secondary care. We offer:

  • A Royal Collage of Physicians Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme
  • Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Service
  • Specialist Physiotherapy Clinics
  • Complex Respiratory Assessment and Review Clinics

We are seeking a self-motivated and innovative Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapistto join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients while actively contributing to quality improvement and service development across Gloucestershire.

If you would like to discuss the role further then do call or email us. We also welcome shadowing if you want to understand more about the role.

Main duties of the job

This is a highly varied and patient-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively. You will be expected to travel to different locations across the county, including patients’ homes, clinics, and virtual settings.

Key responsibilities include:o Delivering respiratory care across a range of settings including home visits, community clinics, and virtual sessions

o Supporting the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes, including education and exercise classes

o Performing assessments and reviews for patients requiring home oxygen therapy, including the use of blood gases to guide treatment

o Working closely with acute hospital respiratory teams to provide integrated care

o For Physiotherapists: managing patients with complex presentations such as breathing pattern disorders and sputum retention

You will also have the opportunity to rotate across the four arms of the service depending on your professional background and clinical experience:

1. Home Oxygen Assessment and Management2. Respiratory Assessment and Treatment Clinics3. Pulmonary Rehabilitation4. Specialist Physiotherapy Clinics

The respiratory service specialises in caring for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post graduate experience working with people with respiratory conditions
  • Evidence of teaching and supervision of other staff
  • Hold full UK driving licence and access to own car
  • Experience of working with people with long term conditions

Desirable

  • Evidence of NHS experience
  • Evidence of working within Pulmonary Rehab

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of relevant professional registration – HCPC Physiotherapy NMC nurse
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD e.g. Msc modules or relevant post-grad qualifications

Desirable

  • Evidence of Non-Medical Prescribing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

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