COPD Team Physiotherapist in Manchester

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Main area Respiratory Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: 7 day working including BH Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working including BH) Job ref 349-MRI-8382623-RL4

Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our established COPD and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. A UK driving license and own car is essential for this role.

We are seeking an experienced clinician with a passion for respiratory care who is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions for patients living with COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions. This role offers the opportunity to work across both inpatient and outpatient settings as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with respiratory disease. You will contribute to the delivery and development of our Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme, helping patients improve exercise capacity, symptom management and quality of life. You will also provide specialist advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals, supporting effective admission avoidance, discharge planning and self-management strategies.

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will demonstrate clinical leadership and contribute to service improvement through audit, education, quality improvement and evidence-based practice. You will support colleagues and students, participate in multidisciplinary working and help drive innovation within the respiratory service.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

• Undertake assessment, treatment planning and management of patients with COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to improve respiratory function, exercise capacity, independence and quality of life.
• Deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation, including assessment, exercise prescription, patient education and evaluation of outcomes.
• Undertake and interpret exercise testing and functional assessments to inform clinical decision-making.
• Provide specialist respiratory advice, education and self-management support to patients and carers.
• Support admission avoidance, discharge planning and integrated respiratory pathways.
• Undertake oxygen assessments in line with competency and local policy.
• Work collaboratively with respiratory, primary care, community and multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as a clinical role model and support the supervision and development of junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, clinical governance and evaluation of outcomes.
• Apply current research, national guidance and professional standards to clinical practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and demonstrate ongoing continuing professional development.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you will find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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