Job Description

Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 7



12 mth Fixed term contract



This is a 12 month fixed term contract within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team.



The Specialist Physiotherapist in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team is responsible for the day-to-day professional management of all aspects of Physiotherapy intervention to people accessing these services either in their own homes, at clinics, in the community or by virtual means. This post also includes an airway clearance clinic. The post holder will also be a key member in the service continuing to work towards national accreditation in line with Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Accreditation Standards (PRSAS).



The post holder is expected to be a positive role model and an effective leader in terms of clinical management, patient care, communication and quality standards. The post holder is expected to be a clinical specialist in their respective field and to provide clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the organisation. The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to the patients referred with complex multiple pathologies who exhibit a range of physical, psychological, neurological, emotional, behavioural and social problems.



interviews expected to be held week commencing 2nd June 2025



To undertake full respiratory assessments and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialised skills such as use of respiratory monitoring, exercise prescription and exercise progression



Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing



To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.



To continue to work towards National Accreditation of the service alongside the service lead



To be responsible for own and the teams allocated work plan, and to independently plan and organise this with regard to clinical priorities and effective use of time, depending on changing priorities on a daily basis.



To lead the use of evidence based practice in service delivery and ensure there is an infrastructure to support this



Be proactive in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and national policy and evidence which drives and informs treatment to these cohort of patients. The post holder will be innovative in the implementation of evidence base practices and apply these within the service.



Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.



Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.



We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.



Please see the attached Job and Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of job description and main responsibilities.