Band 7 Physiotherapist - Specialist Respiratory(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 7Job Role: Physiotherapist - RespiratoryLocation: Somerset NHS Foundation TrustContract Duration: 13/12/2024 to 31/01/2025Pay Rate: £21 - £22 per hourPay Mechanism: Direct Engagement

About the Trust:Somerset NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated community, mental health, and acute hospital services across Somerset. The trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on innovation and collaboration. It supports the health and well-being of its diverse population through a holistic approach to healthcare.

Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist to join the Post Covid-19 Assessment Service & ME/CFS team. This role focuses on providing specialist respiratory physiotherapy care for patients with long-term conditions, including post-Covid-19 syndrome and ME/CFS. The position offers a mix of remote and community-based work, with an opportunity to make a positive impact on patient rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with patients on a 1:1 basis, focusing on self-management, particularly for those with ME/CFS and Post-Covid-19 Syndrome.
• Independently manage a complex caseload, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Provide clinical expertise and interventions, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes for patients.
• Engage in clinical practice within the NHS or an equivalent healthcare provider.

Essential Requirements:

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist.
• Proven experience in working with respiratory conditions, long-term conditions, and breathing re-training.
• Experience in providing group work and rehabilitative interventions.
• Knowledge of Post Covid-19 syndrome and ME/CFS is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS/10151/PT1.