Bank Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

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Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Main area Respiratory Physiotherapy Grade Band 7 Contract Bank Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

Site Harpenden Memorial Hospital Town Harpenden Salary £% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable) Salary period Hourly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

West Hertfordshire Community Respiratory Service, provided by CLCH, is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team on a 12 months fixed term contract.

You will work as part of a community respiratory service operating 5 days per week across West Hertfordshire, supporting people with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease.

The role involves delivering patient-centred, integrated care through a range of specialist services, which could include:

• RCP-accredited pulmonary rehabilitation programmes
• Hospital at Home admission avoidance / virtual ward services
• Airways and dysfunctional breathing clinics
• Oxygen therapy clinics
• Airway clearance interventions
• Advice line support and service triage

You will work in line with evidence-based guidelines and contribute to innovative approaches to care delivery, including virtual services. You will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and communicate effectively with patients, carers and team members in ways that meet individual needs.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will:

• Support and develop junior staff and contribute to clinical supervision
• Participate in student education and training
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement,…