Specialist COPD Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory Team

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Specialist COPD Physiotherapist
- Community Respiratory TeamNHS AfC:
Band 7

Main area Respiratory Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 days a week) Job
-WTWA-7954563-RL4-A

Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Wythenshawe Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/08/2026 23:59

COPD specialist physiotherapist post within the Community Respiratory Team (CRT) based at Wythenshawe Hospital.

Service roles include:

• In patient reviews of COPD and asthma patients
• Home visits to assess COPD patients (routine and escalation visits)
• Assess and run pulmonary rehabilitation classes
• Liaise with the MDT in the hospital and community settings
• Management of the CRT (working alongside another Band 7 staff in the team)
• Support the Oxygen service as needed

The CRT provide a 7 day service 8am-6pm - flexible hours to meet these service needs

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South Manchester Community Respiratory Team (CRT) for an experienced COPD physiotherapist. This role provides the successful candidate the opportunity to work both clinically and managerially, to lead a team and influence service delivery for the COPD patients in both the acute hospital setting and the local community. The CRT is a multidisciplinary team of nurses and physiotherapists delivering a range of services for people living with COPD across 7 days.

The post holder will work alongside the MDT to provide evidence based respiratory care that facilitates early supportive discharge from the acute setting and endeavors to prevent ED admissions by timely interventions to prevent crisis. Working across community and acute settings providing support and education for patients with COPD and other respiratory diseases.

The CRT also work closely with the Oxygen Service supporting with the assessment and community follow up for patients requiring home oxygen. The team provide Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes in the community and are currently PRAS Accredited, the post holder will be involved in the leadership, service delivery and development of this service.

Applicants should have a sound knowledge of respiratory conditions and treatments and willing to undertake appropriate specialist training within the post.

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’ll 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’ll 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.

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