Band 5 Locum Rehab Physiotherapist

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist – Band 5 (Part Time, Locum)

Location: East London NHS Foundation Trust – Newham (East Ham Care Centre)

Area: East London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (initial 3 months)

Hours: Part time – 0.6 WTE

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to join the Community Health Newham service. This role focuses on delivering high-quality pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with complex respiratory conditions, including COPD, working closely within a multidisciplinary team.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients with complex respiratory conditions, including COPD.
• Deliver pulmonary rehabilitation exercise classes face-to-face.
• Assess patients for suitability to enrol onto pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.
• Provide specialist physiotherapy input, education and advice to patients and carers.
• Motivate patients to maximise independence and understanding of their condition.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and families, including those experiencing anxiety, stress or communication difficulties.
• Contribute the physiotherapy perspective within MDT discussions.
• Utilise a range of personal, external and technical resources to support patient care.

Additional Duties (JD Available on Request)

• Maintain a high standard of clinical practice, particularly in respiratory physiotherapy.
• Act as a role model within Community Health Newham therapy services.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and support within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
• Support the development of pathways, guidelines and policies for pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Remain up to date with clinical developments and research in respiratory physiotherapy.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical and Service Leads to support service development.
• Hold clinical responsibility for the Respiratory Service within Community Health Newham, with appropriate clinical support.

An excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist with an interest in respiratory and pulmonary rehabilitation to gain valuable community-based experience.

Code:  U. 7673486. 023012.B19329