Senior Physiotherapist - Respiratory

Job Summary

Senior Physiotherapist – Respiratory

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and clinically driven Senior Physiotherapist to provide advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients within General Medicine and Cardiology services. The post holder will work within the respiratory physiotherapy team across Surgery, Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care. Cross‑cover required; broad acute experience post qualification on rotations necessary. Proven clinical skills with on‑call and weekend working.

You will support junior staff, assist with teaching and supervise juniors.

• Provide high quality physiotherapy care to patients requiring care within the critical care environment.
• Independently assess and manage a caseload of patients with complex respiratory care needs.
• Effective communication skills, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of best practice guidelines.
• Strong clinical decision making.
• Teaching and supervision skills.

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK).
• Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a post with broad‑based rotational opportunities. Candidates should have experience in all core areas, however those offering less experience, but meeting all other criteria, will be considered on their merit.
• Postgraduate experience in areas relevant to the clinical specialty.
• Student or physiotherapy assistant direct supervision.
• Ability to take an active role in the development of physiotherapy services.
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Proven clinical skills in relevant specialist areas.
• Proven clinical skills required to undertake on‑call and weekend working.
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to motivate self and others.

• Flexible working hours.
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service.
• Multi faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it.
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site.
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support.
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane.
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane.
• Support in career development.
• Flexible staff bank.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics.

Date posted
02 January 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number
234-25-F1381

Job locations
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital – Colney Lane – Norwich – NR4 7UY

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Interview date: 22nd January 2026

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY

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