About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to develop clinical and leadership skills within Respiratory?
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Respiratory Team. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to fulfil this role.
You will work alongside the existing Band 7 within the team and others across the department to facilitate best practice and share learning opportunities. Collaborative working across QHB and RDH is also required.
You will both be working in the lead clinical role across the Respiratory wards and Critical Care areas at Queens Hospital, Burton, coordinating, supervising and developing the team.
You will have the opportunity to make a difference to a varied caseload of patients and you will be instrumental in influencing length of stay, and flow through the hospital.
It is vital you are able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and experience in the management of these patients throughout the inpatient pathway.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills and be willing to work flexibly.
This post will include weekend working, late shift and completing oncall shifts
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate expert knowledge, advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking and analysis skills in the treatment of Respiratory patients and those on Critical Care.
Manage a clinical case load across the Respiratory wards and critical care areas
Take a lead on and have an overview of complex, Respiratory patients and have an excellent relationship with the MDT.
To take a lead role in the development of the therapy service, supporting research, audits and up to date evidenced based practice across all specialities.
Lead on projects across Respiratory ensuring the delivery and ongoing development of a high quality patient focussed service.
Demonstrate clinical and professional leadership experience, a passion for the service and the ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure.
We can offer you:
Regular support, Clinical Supervision and appraisal Opportunities to collaborate across site Appropriate training and develop opportunities to meet your needs Friendly, supportive and caring colleagues who will go the extra mile to provide excellent patient care Closing date of applications: 23 September 2026
Interview date: 9 October 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential
Grad Dip. Phys or BSc MCSP and SRP Evidence of relevant post-graduate qualification Substantial post-graduate experience or equivalent, including work at Band 6 level in a variety of specialities
Desirable
Provide evidence on an up to-date CPD portfolio
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate awareness of the issues related to working in this specialty Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Able to teach skills and knowledge within both formal and informal environments Able to work collaboratively within the MDT Knowledge of Clinical Outcomes and Audit
Desirable
Member of relevant special interest group Relevant Management and leadership experience Demonstrate previous experience of supervision and development of junior staff
Skills and Ability Essential
Demonstrate awareness of the issues relating to service delivery Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the Data Protection Act and how this impacts on day-to-day practice Demonstrate effective skills in interpretation of basic statistical reports related to activity
Communications and interpersonal skills Essential
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all groups of staff in both oral and written form Demonstrate leadership skills Ability to give presentations
Other requirements Essential
Demonstrate the ability to work in a busy, challenging and dynamic work environment. Demonstrate a flexible approach Able to work effectively under pressure Ability to participate in the on call rota and/or weekend working rota
Desirable
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queens Hospital, Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)