Job summary
COPD specialist physiotherapist post within the Community Respiratory Team (CRT) based at Wythenshawe Hospital.

Service roles include:

• In patient reviews of COPD and asthma patients
• Home visits to assess COPD patients (routine and escalation visits)
• Assess and run pulmonary rehabilitation classes
• Liaise with the MDT in the hospital and community settings
• Management of the CRT (working alongside another Band 7 staff in the team)
• Support the Oxygen service as needed

The CRT provide a 7 day service 8am-6pm - flexible hours to meet these service needs

Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South Manchester Community Respiratory Team (CRT) for an experienced COPD physiotherapist. This role provides the successful candidate the opportunity to work both clinically and managerially, to lead a team and influence service delivery for the COPD patients in both the acute hospital setting and the local community. The CRT is a multidisciplinary team of nurses and physiotherapists delivering a range of services for people living with COPD across 7 days.

The post holder will work alongside the MDT to provide evidence based respiratory care that facilitates early supportive discharge from the acute setting and endeavors to prevent ED admissions by timely interventions to prevent crisis. Working across community and acute settings providing support and education for patients with COPD and other respiratory diseases.

The CRT also work closely with the Oxygen Service supporting with the assessment and community follow up for patients requiring home oxygen. The team provide Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes in the community and are currently PRAS Accredited, the post holder will be involved in the leadership, service delivery and development of this service.

Applicants should have a sound knowledge of respiratory conditions and treatments and willing to undertake appropriate specialist training within the post.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-7954563-RL4-A
Job locations: Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe
M239LT
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant professional qualification BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or RN/RGN
• Active HPC registration/NMC pin
• Clean driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

• Related advanced respiratory qualification
• NMC Prescriber
• Leadership +/- management qualifcation
• Clinical Examination Skills or similar

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a respiratory care setting especially chronic lung disease, minimum of 6 months
• Relevant experience at band 6 level
• Experience of working as part of an MDT
• Evidence of delivering teaching and education to staff groups and patients
• Previous experience of audit/research/service development
• Management experience (team/service/project etc)

Desirable

• Experience of community working and PCT partnership working
• Experience of performing exercise testing and evaluation of results
• Experience of working with COVID virtual ward services

IM&T
Essential

• Aware of applications of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint/excel
• Good knowledge of clinical information systems

Desirable

• Experience with current systems (EPR, EMIS, Graphnet)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe
M239LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Respiratory Matron
Liz Wilson
elizabeth.wilson@mft.nhs.uk
07766518855

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.