Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

We are currently looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service at Southend University Hospital part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The service provides rehabilitation following diagnosis of a long respiratory condition in the form of classes and telephone consultations to support long term breathlessness management.

The successful candidate would be required to have experience in a variety of band 5 rotations and demonstrate an interest in pulmonary rehabilitation services. They would be required to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational skills and flexibility in order to support the provision of the clinical service alongside the data collection requirements of the post.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment of patients with a variety of respiratory conditions and / or surgeries, setting them up on the most appropriate pathway to support their individual needs, monitoring their progress during the classes and referring them on to appropriate services on completion of their course. The role will also involve leading the exercise component of the pulmonary rehabilitation classes and delivering the education sessions.

This role will involve providing supervision and training to band 2 therapy assistants, as well as providing advice to rehabilitation staff within the inpatient services with regard to long term management of respiratory conditions.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9937

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this role please see the attached job description, but key responsibilities of the role include:

To monitor patients progress during their pulmonary rehabilitation course, modifying as required to support the individual needs
To make timely referrals for patients to appropriate community services following completion of hospital classes
To maintain accurate records for patients attending assessments and rehabilitation classes
To maintain accurate data in line with the data collection requirements of the service.
To participate in service development alongside the Band 7.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this role please see the attached job description, but key responsibilities of the role include:

To monitor patients progress during their pulmonary rehabilitation course, modifying as required to support the individual needs
To make timely referrals for patients to appropriate community services following completion of hospital classes
To maintain accurate records for patients attending assessments and rehabilitation classes
To maintain accurate data in line with the data collection requirements of the service.
To participate in service development alongside the Band 7.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or Equiv in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration
Relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

Experience in a variety of rotations
Experience leading group activities
Experience supporting junior staff

Desirable

Experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or Equiv in Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration
Relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

Experience in a variety of rotations
Experience leading group activities
Experience supporting junior staff

Desirable

Experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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