The closing date is 12th Aug 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) Interviews will be held IN PERSON in Southampton UK. Date TBA mostly likely within 7-10 days of closing date.
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Job summary
We are looking for a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Practitioner to join us, working 22.5 hours per week.
The Southampton COPD team works together with University Hospital Southampton to provide an integrated approach to COPD management for the population of Southampton. We provide a Pulmonary Rehabilitation PR Pathway & Community COPD clinics for people with complex COPD.
The service is runs at Bitterne Health Centre, Royal South Hants Hospital and Adelaide Health Centre plus community sites.
We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who will actively promote the COPD pathway & primarily support the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation in the community. They will independently manage & deliver evidence based PR exercise programmes to patients in different community settings, including digital programmes. The post holder will also support community respiratory clinics across the city supporting consultants & specialist practitioners in delivering complex COPD care.
The successful candidate will work as an active member of the team in supporting & leading patients during their time on our programme. They will have in depth knowledge of exercise & its prescription, being able to lead & progress patients through their programme. With this knowledge they will also be a resource for training of other team members & the development of the service.
for informal visits to the service or calls / teams calls to find out about the role
[email protected]
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Complete referral triages, assessments and review of patients for Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR).
Implement the delivery of PR programmes for groups in face to face and virtual settings.
Independently manage allocated PR venue, including caseload, logistics, equipment and staffing.
Support patients in line with national and local guidelines, monitoring progress, modify and adapt treatment programmes as required using SMART goal setting.
Work independently, within level of competency, to undertake assessments and interventions, recognising their own limits and request supervision of senior clinicians to ensure the delivery of safe care.
Be aware and take appropriate action of clinical deterioration of patients, emergencies, internal and major incidents which affect service continuity.
Provide direction and guidance for patients and carers on treatment options; physical, emotional and social.
Make person centred, evidence-based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure compassion, dignity and high-quality care.
Respond to patient, relative and carer's concerns and take action as required and escalate appropriately.
Take a lead in working with 3rd party organisations to facilitate pathways to support long term behaviour change.
Be active in organising and delivery of national awareness events e.g. World COPD day.
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
BA/BSc in Sport Science/Exercise therapy / clinical exercise science
Registered Nursing/Registered AHP
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Desirable
Evidence of post graduate study/specialist training in respiratory/COPD
Level 4 Exercise Training for Chronic Respiratory Disease or Cardiac Specialist Exercise Instructor Training (will need completing if appointed)
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Experience
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Essential
Knowledge of physiological and psychosocial problems associated with chronic respiratory disease
Evidence of delivering exercise in healthcare setting or with specialist populations
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Desirable
Previous experience working with people with co-morbidities in an exercise setting
Previous experience as an Exercise Technician or Instructor or within a respiratory specialism area
Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
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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.
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For help with your application, contact:
Helen Fricker
[email protected]
03001233794
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 5
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Salary
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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time
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Reference number
348-CSS-12066
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Job locations
Bitterne Health Centre
Commercial Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 6BT
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Attachments
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Job Description
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Practitioner JDPS.pdf – 334KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf – 1001KB Opens in a new window
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