Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join the Community Respiratory Service in Solihull. The role involves delivering specialist respiratory assessment and treatment across community, outpatient, and hospital settings, focusing on patient-centred care for those with chronic respiratory conditions. You will manage a complex caseload, contribute to Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers development in specialist clinical, leadership, and service development skills.
Essential criteria
- \*Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
- \*Registered with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
- \*A levels or equivalent qualification.
- \*Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English grade C and above.
- \*Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.
Desirable criteria
- \*Member of specialist interest group.
- \*Attendance at Clinical Educators course
- \*Demonstrates clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients within this speciality / within the NHS with experience of elderly and frail elderly, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
- \*Experience of working on a physiotherapy on-call service.
- \*Experience of working with student physiotherapists and assistants.
- \*An ability to analyse clinical and non-clinical complex facts and situations, which require the interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
- \*An ability to plan, organise, formulate and adjust complex plans.
- \*An ability to supervise and delegate work to physiotherapists, assistants and students.
- \*It is desirable that the candidate will have had some experience within speciality area.
- Additional Criteria
- \*Demonstrate enthusiasm, vision and a desire to achieve.
- \*Committed to developing expertise within physiotherapy and clinical speciality.
- \*Demonstrate a forward-thinking and professional attitude.
- \*An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
- \*An ability to cope with frequent exposure to distressing /emotional situations.
- \*An ability to work as team leader, as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- \*An ability to motivate and develop the team.
- \*Able to contribute to the 7 day weekend service, extended out of hours and overnight on-call [contact details removed] service.
- \*Demonstrate an interest in promoting physiotherapy to health professionals and other agencies.
- \*Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
- \*Registered with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
- \*A levels or equivalent qualification.
- \*Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English grade C and above.
- \*Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.
- \*Member of specialist interest group.
- \*Attendance at Clinical Educators course
- \*Demonstrates clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients within this speciality / within the NHS with experience of elderly and frail elderly, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
- \*Experience of working on a physiotherapy on-call service.
- \*Experience of working with student physiotherapists and assistants.
- \*An ability to analyse clinical and non-clinical complex facts and situations, which require the interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
- \*An ability to plan, organise, formulate and adjust complex plans.
- \*An ability to supervise and delegate work to physiotherapists, assistants and students.
- \*It is desirable that the candidate will have had some experience within speciality area.
- Additional Criteria
- \*Demonstrate enthusiasm, vision and a desire to achieve.
- \*Committed to developing expertise within physiotherapy and clinical speciality.
- \*Demonstrate a forward-thinking and professional attitude.
- \*An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
- \*An ability to cope with frequent exposure to distressing /emotional situations.
- \*An ability to work as team leader, as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- \*An ability to motivate and develop the team.
- \*Able to contribute to the 7 day weekend service, extended out of hours and overnight on-call [contact details removed] service.
- \*Demonstrate an interest in promoting physiotherapy to health professionals and other agencies.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Community Respiratory Service.
This is a specialist role for a Physiotherapist with an interest in respiratory care and rehabilitation who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care closer to patients' homes. Working across a variety of community, outpatient and hospital settings, you will play a key role in providing specialist respiratory assessment and treatment, supporting patients to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.
You will contribute to the delivery of our established Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme and work collaboratively with colleagues across primary, community and secondary care to support patients living with chronic respiratory disease across Solihull.
This role requires specialist knowledge and skills in respiratory physiotherapy and rehabilitation. The successful candidate will be supported to further develop their expertise in the assessment and management of patients with chronic respiratory disease and in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist clinical, leadership and service development skills within a growing and innovative Community Respiratory Service.
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