Specialist Physiotherapist/ Specialist Respiratory Nurse
2 days ago
London
Specialist Physiotherapist/ Specialist Respiratory Nurse An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist physiotherapist/ respiratory nurse to join the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team at Bromley Healthcare. The service is currently working towards national accreditation through the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS) and is a great opportunity for an individual to further their managerial and leadership skills. This role is a mixture of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. Clinical responsibilities include the triage, assessment, and treatment of service users for Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Non-clinical duties include the supervision of junior members of staff and students, taking a lead role in the accreditation through report writing and data manipulation, and facilitating ongoing training to the team. Interviews to be held week commencing 12th October 2026 • 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. 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. Date posted: 17 September 2026 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum pro rata inclusive of Hcas Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number: 848-BHC-267-26 Job locations: Central Court, 1b Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0JA, United Kingdom Please see the attached Job and Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of job description and main responsibilities. • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/ Nursing, • Current registration with HCPC/ NMC, • Post-Graduate Msc in relevant field., • Member of CSP, • Member of specialist interest group, • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, • Significant evidence of post graduate training and work experience relevant to specialist adult community rehabilitation, • Practice Educator training, • Leadership training, • Evidence of Study at MSc Level, • Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the clinical health benefits associated., • Able to motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive or physical ability, • Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation national guidance., • Ability to use initiative and work creatively and independently, • Good time management and organisational skills, • Well developed interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal, • Car driver with valid license for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes, • Skilled negotiator and communicator in a range of environments and across complex teams, • Complaints handling, • Experience of working to KPIs and service targets, • Use of electronic patient record systems, • Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting, including the use of oropharyneal and tracheal suction., • Significant experience of managing junior staff including students, • Participation in service improvement/ audits within a service to drive change., • Some experience of co-ordinating and delivering In-service training., • Post graduate experience relavant to the service, • Experience working in the community, • Proven experience assessing patients in a wide range of settings, • Demonstratable experience of managing own caseload and delegation, • Demonstratable experience writing and implementing care plans, • Significant experience working in a multi-disciplinary team, • Experience of writing and implementing policy and procedures, • Experience of measuring and monitoring own and others performance, • Experience working in the acute sector, • Experience working in a team where roles and tasks are shared across professional working boundaries, • An understanding of multi professional careplanning, • Experience of measuring and monitoring clinical practice, • Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the clinical health benefits associated., • Able to motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive or physical ability, • Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation national guidance., • Ability to use initiative and work creatively and independently, • Good time management and organisational skills, • Well developed interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal, • Car driver with valid license for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes, • Skilled negotiator and communicator in a range of environments and across complex teams, • Complaints handling, • Experience of working to KPIs and service targets, • Use of electronic patient record systems, • Experience of managing a range of respiratory conditions in the community setting, including the use of oropharyneal and tracheal suction., • Significant experience of managing junior staff including students, • Participation in service improvement/ audits within a service to drive change., • Some experience of co-ordinating and delivering In-service training., • Post graduate experience relavant to the service, • Experience working in the community, • Proven experience assessing patients in a wide range of settings, • Demonstratable experience of managing own caseload and delegation, • Demonstratable experience writing and implementing care plans, • Significant experience working in a multi-disciplinary team, • Experience of writing and implementing policy and procedures, • Experience of measuring and monitoring own and others performance, • Experience working in the acute sector, • Experience working in a team where roles and tasks are shared across professional working boundaries, • An understanding of multi professional careplanning, • Experience of measuring and monitoring clinical practice, • Ability to respond positively to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions in response to An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders. Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care. Interview urgent clinical situations eg. Patients voicing suicidal concerns, • Assertive, credible and proactive with good problem solving skills and proactive 'can do' attitude, • Knowledge of our buisness, • Committed to our Values and Behaviours, • Flexible approach to meeting service and client needs, • Ability to remain calm and professional with patients who may be physically or emotionally distressed, • Ability to demonstrate empathy, • Self-motivated and keen to learn and develop new skills for self and team, • Willingness to develop clinical and assessment skills into new areas, • Enthusiastic about working in a multiprofessional team, • Passionate about providing high quality, person centred health and social care in the community, • Ability to work in collaboration with other professional leads to create an integrated approach to patient care., • An interest in service development that has a robust approach to considering the needs of the service stakeholders., • Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel, • Be aware of and adhere to Information Governance responsibilities relevant to your role, • Experience using Electronic Record Systems including EMIS or EPIC 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer name: Bromley Healthcare CIC Address: Central Court, 1b Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0JA, United Kingdom Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab) For questions about the job, contact: Service Lead Arabella Sabberton #J-18808-Ljbffr
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