Job summary Community Respiratory Physiotherapist - Development Role Frimley Adult Integrated Respiratory Service is an award-winning, dynamic service delivering high-quality care, including Royal College of Physicians accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes. It comprises two teams: Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) team in East Berkshire and Respiratory Integrated Team South (RITS), covering North East Hampshire, Farnham and Surrey Heath. The service supports adults with chronic respiratory conditions to maintain independence and self-manage their health. We provide tailored education, therapy and behaviour-change guidance to optimise respiratory function and wellbeing. As a Community Respiratory Physiotherapist, you will use advanced clinical reasoning and communication skills to assess and support individuals with long-term respiratory conditions, including those on oxygen therapy. You will deliver holistic, culturally sensitive care, working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This community-based role requires travel across Berkshire East to clinics, rehabilitation classes and patients' homes. Weekend working may be required as the service develops a seven-day model. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. Applications are welcomed from Band 5 and Band 6 Physiotherapists. Band 5 applicants will complete a structured 12-18 month development programme. On achieving required competencies, the role progresses to Band 6. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as an integral member of the physiotherapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a holistic, efficient and cost-effective manner. They will provide assessment, treatment and management to adults with complex respiratory conditions across a range of community settings. The role requires flexibility to work in other designated Trust locations in addition to the primary base. The post holder must be able to travel between sites across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust as required. Flexible working hoursincluding some unsocial hoursand participation in a weekend working rota may be necessary as the service moves towards seven-day working. The Physiotherapist will work both autonomously and collaboratively, with support and supervision from senior physiotherapists. They will apply advanced clinical knowledge, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to assess and address the needs of a diverse and complex respiratory caseload, always working safely and within their professional scope of practice. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Details Date posted 19 November 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,601 to £48,778 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 151-KMU342 Job locations AIR Team, The Chest Clinic, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor King Edward VII, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP Windsor SL4 3DP Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field/reflective practice in relevant clinical field Desirable Formal post graduate qualification in a relevant area Membership of relevant Special Interest Group Experience Essential Relevant post graduate NHS experience Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience as a senior physiotherapist in the community/ward setting Post graduate experience in respiratory physiotherapy/pulmonary rehabilitation Desirable Post graduate experience in domiciliary physiotherapy Experience of service development/leading service development Skills and Knowledge Essential Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area Ability to undertake lone working Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments Knowledge and understanding of Social Services and mental health services and willingness to work closely with them.Good respiratory knowledge of chronic lung conditions Good knowledge of factors that contribute to good team working Desirable Evidence of participation in Audit and Research Special Requirements Essential Access to a car with a full UK driving Licence Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical field/reflective practice in relevant clinical field Desirable Formal post graduate qualification in a relevant area Membership of relevant Special Interest Group Experience Essential Relevant post graduate NHS experience Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience as a senior physiotherapist in the community/ward setting Post graduate experience in respiratory physiotherapy/pulmonary rehabilitation Desirable Post graduate experience in domiciliary physiotherapy Experience of service development/leading service development Skills and Knowledge Essential Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area Ability to undertake lone working Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments Knowledge and understanding of Social Services and mental health services and willingness to work closely with them.Good respiratory knowledge of chronic lung conditions Good knowledge of factors that contribute to good team working Desirable Evidence of participation in Audit and Research Special Requirements Essential Access to a car with a full UK driving Licence Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours 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 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). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address AIR Team, The Chest Clinic, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor King Edward VII, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP Windsor SL4 3DP Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address AIR Team, The Chest Clinic, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor King Edward VII, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP Windsor SL4 3DP Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)