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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Jobs Website

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Ref: 333-G-CC-1626 Vacancy ID: 8391287

Community Respiratory Band 7 Physiotherapist/Nurse

Accepting applications until: 15-Nov-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 15-Nov-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Peckwater Centre
Address: Peckwater Centre, 6 Peckwater Street
Town: London
Postcode: NW5 2TX
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £58,133 - £65,261 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main area: Physiotherapist/Nursing/ACP

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibility for the smooth running of the HOSAR pathway on a day to day basis.

Report to the Clinical Lead and Manager and team as required.

Oxygen assessment and review in clinic setting and patients home, including capillary blood gase sampling and interpretation

Performing all types of oxygen assessments, including ambulatory oxygen assessments

Organise and provide service specific in-service training (IST) and training to patients and stakeholders as required.

Develop and implement Camden HOS-AR protocols

Work with all stakeholders to promote safe and effective oxygen prescribing within guidance.

To communicate and present cases at the weekly team caseload and/or MDTs and support less experienced staff members with this process.

Collecting, analysing and reporting service data and KPIs

To represent Camden at relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings.

To ensure that high standards of clinical practice and patient care are maintained and to ensure that other clinicians in the team do likewise.

Supporting the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation, spirometry, domiciliary COPD management, outreach clinics and other respiratory pathways as required.

Performing Clinician of the Day duties, including managing acute patient queries, responding to clinical advice requests, and reviewing all clinical referrals and communications received via the team inbox and electronic patient record systems. Responsibilities include triaging and assessing referrals, gathering relevant clinical information from referrers and GP records, determining pathway suitability, providing clinical advice where appropriate, and coordinating the management of urgent clinical issues arising within team clinics, pulmonary rehabilitation sessions and the wider respiratory service.

We are looking for an excellent communicator who can work autonomously whilst contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be reflective, receptive to feedback and committed to continuous professional development. We value individuals who demonstrate curiosity, compassion and a growth mindset, embrace new challenges and contribute to a culture of learning, service improvement and shared decision-making.

The team is based at Peckwater Health Centre and operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. The post holder will also contribute to a pro-rata senior clinician-led telephone advice service between 8:00-9:00am and 5:00-8:00pm.

Please see Job Description for further details

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

BSc Physiotherapy/BSc Nursing (or equivalent)
HCPC/NMC registered
Willing to work towards Masters Level – relevant respiratory courses and training already undertaken or planned.

Desirable criteria

Relevant professional body membership
Post graduate clinical courses specific to working with COPD clients
Non-medical Prescribing Qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
Working at Masters level (equivalent of) in the management of clients with complex respiratory needs

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in a health economy similar to the UK
Working at Band 6 or above in Respiratory Care (HOSAR, Pulmonary Rehabilitation +/- General COPD/respiratory medicine management)
Experience of working with other agencies
Previous experience of delivering training/supervision

Desirable criteria

Spirometry and interpretation
Home oxygen assessment and management
Experience of ambulatory oxygen assessments
All round general experience, including: Elderly Care General and Acute Medicine Community

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of type1 and type 2 respiratory failure and interpretation of blood gases
Knowledge of the criteria for the various types of home oxygen therapy (LTOT, AOT and POT) and an understanding of the risk assessment and guidelines
Able to undertake an advanced assessment of a respiratory patient, including aspects of physical, mental and social wellbeing
Evidence of undertaking service development/audit/QI (Demonstrate ability to set up and monitor standards of practice, care pathways and clinical guidelines)
Intermediate IT skills and experience working with electronic patient records (including presentation skills)
Demonstrates autonomous clinical decision-making, effective prioritisation and the ability to manage a varied caseload under pressure.
Experience of delivering holistic, patient-centred assessment and management, including developing and implementing personalised care plans.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of multidisciplinary working, health promotion and supporting behaviour change.
Following assessment be able to identify key problems and goals and develop and deliver a personalised care plan

Desirable criteria

Can undertake a capillary blood gas
Specialist knowledge of evidence-based assessment (including using COPD outcome measures) and management of clients with COPD
Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner in a community setting
Specialist knowledge of evidence-based rehabilitation of clients with COPD
Level 2 smoking cessation training / VBA

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential criteria

Demonstrates excellent organisational skills, including the ability to self-motivate, prioritise workload and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrates reflective practice, openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous learning, professional development and service improvement.
Promotes a compassionate, inclusive and psychologically safe culture, consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity and non-discriminatory behaviour.