Band 5–6 Development Post – Physiotherapist in Respiratory Outpatients

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Band 5–6 Development Post – Physiotherapist in Respiratory Outpatients

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY

Band 5-6 Development Post - Physiotherapist in Respiratory Outpatients

We are excited to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to the Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy service.

The successful applicant will work predominantly onsite at Royal Berkshire Hospital with some spoke site working also alongside running Pulmonary Rehabilitation at RBH and Palmer Park Leisure Centre.

The role is supporting patients both in 1:1 appointments and group class settings.

This is a development role starting at Band 5, with applicants striving to achieve the Band 6 competencies for the role within 6-12 months (dependent upon progress). Support will be given to develop and achieve the required competencies and on achievement of these, the candidate will move into a Band 6 post within the team.

Main duties of the job

To ensure a high standard of clinical practice for patients under your management and tosupport more junior staff to do likewise.

To receive referrals and independently assess and treat own caseload of patients, ensuring evaluation and progression of treatment programmes to a high standard.

To have clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and prioritise that work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities, using clinical knowledge to underpin decisions.

To formulate and deliver specialist individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based onclinical knowledge of current practice, evidence-based practice and treatment options, usingclinical assessment and reasoning skills.

To have knowledge of a range of treatment skills relevant to the management of patient'sconditions.

To ensure effective discharge planning within the team, liaising with other members of the MDT as appropriate, including referrers.

To deliver physiotherapy in different locations, according to the requirements of the post e.g. wards, physiotherapy departments, etc.

To use theoretical and practical knowledge to advice, guide and teach peers in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical care, including record keeping.

To provide recommendations and advice to the MDT, including peers and consultants, and external organisations.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

Details

Date posted

02 November 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

193-8249161NCG-B

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience across all core clinical areas
• Respiratory Physiotherapy experience
• Experience of carrying out complex functional assessments and treatments

Desirable

• Experience of supporting students and junior members of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of current evidence based best practice in respiratory Physiotherapy

Desirable

• IT skills including word and email use
• Knowledge of NHS structure

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience across all core clinical areas
• Respiratory Physiotherapy experience
• Experience of carrying out complex functional assessments and treatments

Desirable

• Experience of supporting students and junior members of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of current evidence based best practice in respiratory Physiotherapy

Desirable

• IT skills including word and email use
• Knowledge of NHS structure

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy Lead

Frankie Knight

[email protected]

01183228545

Details

Date posted

02 November 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

193-8249161NCG-B

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

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