Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
Are you ready to develop into a Respiratory Physiotherapy Specialist?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive inpatient physiotherapy team at Torbay Hospital.
This unique developmental Band 5-6 role is designed for physiotherapists who are passionate about respiratory care and wish to progress into a highly specialist respiratory physiotherapy position. You will begin as a Band 5 Physiotherapist and, following completion of a structured competency framework and approximately 12 months of supported development, progress to a Band 6 Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist role.
Working alongside experienced Band 6 and Band 7 clinicians, you will gain valuable experience across a wide range of acute and specialist respiratory services while developing advanced clinical, leadership and management skills.
If you already have Band 5 experience and ready for a band 6 role we also have Band 6 Respiratory posts with the same opportunities.
Main duties of the job
You will provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment across a variety of clinical areas including:
Acute respiratory wards
Surgical services
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Emergency Care
Paediatrics
Outpatient respiratory clinics
Pulmonary Rehabilitation services
Community and home-based respiratory care
As part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting patient recovery, promoting independence and facilitating safe discharge planning.
The successful candidate will participate in:
A 7-day service (including weekend working approximately once a month)
The respiratory on-call rota following competency achievement
Clinical education and supervision activities
Quality improvement, audit and service development projects
Access to our Clinical Development lead and have supported development opportunities
About us
Our inpatient physiotherapy team is compassionate, dynamic and highly supportive. We pride ourselves on:
? Delivering outstanding patient-centred care
? Supporting professional growth and career progression
? Encouraging innovation, learning and service development
? Promoting staff wellbeing and a positive team culture
? Providing excellent opportunities to develop specialist respiratory skills
You will be joining an organisation committed to delivering safe, seamless and high-quality care while supporting staff to thrive both personally and professionally.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-7715098-MUEC-C
Job locations
Physiotherapy Level 4 Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within the NHS
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
Commitment to providing excellent patient-centred care
Desirable
Experience in respiratory physiotherapy
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
Outpatient respiratory experience
Knowledge of advanced respiratory assessment and treatment techniques
Experience within pulmonary rehabilitation services
What We Offer
Structured Band 5 to Band 6 development programme
Comprehensive respiratory competency framework
Clinical supervision and mentorship from experienced respiratory specialists
Opportunities for leadership development
Access to specialist respiratory training and postgraduate learning
Participation in service improvement and research activity
NHS pension and employee benefits package
A welcoming and supportive team environment
Join Us
If you are an ambitious physiotherapist looking to develop specialist respiratory skills and advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of a service that values compassion, innovation, collaboration and excellence in patient care.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within the NHS
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
Commitment to providing excellent patient-centred care
Desirable
Experience in respiratory physiotherapy
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
Outpatient respiratory experience
Knowledge of advanced respiratory assessment and treatment techniques
Experience within pulmonary rehabilitation services
What We Offer
Structured Band 5 to Band 6 development programme
Comprehensive respiratory competency framework
Clinical supervision and mentorship from experienced respiratory specialists
Opportunities for leadership development
Access to specialist respiratory training and postgraduate learning
Participation in service improvement and research activity
NHS pension and employee benefits package
A welcoming and supportive team environment
Join Us
If you are an ambitious physiotherapist looking to develop specialist respiratory skills and advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of a service that values compassion, innovation, collaboration and excellence in patient care.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Person Specification
Application
Essential
- Band 5 rotational experience
- Post grad respiratory education
- Evidence of senior leadership- teaching having students
Desirable
- Specific Respiratory courses
- ICU experience
- Pulmonary Rehab and Respiratory Clinic Experience
Application
Essential
- Band 5 rotational experience
- Post grad respiratory education
- Evidence of senior leadership- teaching having students
Desirable
- Specific Respiratory courses
- ICU experience
- Pulmonary Rehab and Respiratory Clinic Experience
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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Physiotherapy Level 4 Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Physiotherapy Level 4 Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Inpatient Team Lead Physiotherapist
Alice Hopkins
01803655341
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-7715098-MUEC-C
Job locations
Physiotherapy Level 4 Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
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