Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinician
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 August 2026

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service focussed on clinical excellence and service development, for a 6 month period.

Applying candidates should have previous experience of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, including assessment processes and taking a leading role on running classes. Applications will be considered from Physiotherapists, Clinical Exercise Physiologists and Registered Nurses, with appropriate experience.

The role is to work within the Nottingham North and East locality, with days and hours to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Assessment of patients with chronic respiratory conditions for suitability for a 6 week Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme, being aware of contraindications and precautions to exercise.
• Running of Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes, delivering safe, effective exercise with progressions, and educational content.
• Supervision of other non-registered professionals.
• Contribution to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum (pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 186-508-26-GH-A
Job locations: Park House Health and Social Care Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DQ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for organising and implementing the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs in the Nottingham North and East locality.
• To provide Specialist Physiotherapy Assessment for patients with Long Term Respiratory Conditions.
• To create individualized treatment plans for patients within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
• To be responsible for a caseload of patients within Pulmonary Rehabilitation and oversee the caseloads of more junior staff.
• To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised.
• To be responsible for clinical supervision and annual appraisal of more junior staff.
• To complete discharge reports to referrers and GPs.
• To take part in national and trust audits.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here. Apply through our website.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy / Nursing / Clinical Exercise Physiology
• An interest in Pulmonary Rehabilitation and a desire to further develop skills within this area
• HCPC / NMC / AHCS registered
• Evidence of Continued professional development

Desirable

• Clinical educator / Mentor

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Demonstrates that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Values.
• Demonstrates and understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Physical requirements
Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Training
Essential

• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to CPD and identifying own training needs.

Desirable

• Relevant short courses in respiratory conditions/Pulmonary Rehab

Experience
Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Post registration experience with some in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Knowledge and skills in physiotherapy working with respiratory patients with long term respiratory conditions
• Experience of treating patients with multiple co-morbidities and complex needs
• Supervisory experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of leading a Pulmonary Rehabilitation or Cardiac Rehabilitation programme in the acute/community setting.
• Previous experience of Oxygen Assessment
• Community Experience
• Experience of Audit and Service Development.

Knowledge
Essential

• Clinical knowledge of long term respiratory conditions and their management
• Knowledge of local & National priorities.
• Professional Codes of Conduct.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of acute, community and primary care pathways.
• Psychological aspects of Respiratory Conditions.
• Nice/BTS Guidance relating to management of Respiratory Conditions

Skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use IT skills on a daily basis.
• Flexible and positive approach
• Team Working
• Leadership and delegation skills.
• Analytical and Diplomatic
• Excellent organisational skills
• Teaching skills/presentation skills
• Confident to highlight and address under performance
• Problem solving

Desirable

• Evidence of motivational interviewing skills
• Experience in teaching and giving formal presentations

Contractual requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel between locations
• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010)

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 Apply through our website.

Employer details
Employer name: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Park House Health and Social Care Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Lead, South Cardiorespiratory Services
Ilona Cannon
ilona.cannon@nottshc.nhs.uk
07739006103