Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist COPD Nurse or Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory Team
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Specialist COPD Nurse or Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory Team
Community Respiratory Team based at Wythenshawe Hospital
Community work is across South Manchester area (typically Wythenshawe, Northenden, Withington, Didsbury)
Service Roles Include
- In patient reviews of COPD and asthma patients
- Home visits to assess COPD patients - will need full UK driving license and access to car.
- Assessments and running pulmonary rehabilitation classes
- In-patient Oxygen assessment and ordering
7 days service 8am-6pm - flexible hours to meet these times (typical shift pattern involves a weekend day approximately 1 in 5, please call and enquire if any further details needed)
As a specialist nurse/physiotherapist, you will play a central role in delivering and shaping high-quality respiratory care across South Manchester. Our service is consultant-led, ensuring strong clinical governance and direct access to specialist expertise. Based at Wythenshawe Hospital — a nationally recognised centre of excellence for respiratory care.
We are proud of our inclusive and supportive team culture, where every member is valued, encouraged to contribute, and empowered to develop.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Contributing to a multidisciplinary team of nurses and physiotherapists across community and hospital settings
- Providing specialist assessment and treatment planning on acute home visits, pulmonary rehabilitation, COPD/asthma care bundles, and oxygen assessments
- Managing and prioritising changing acute caseloads, including patients with COPD in the community.
- Working autonomously across community locations, supported by senior clinical leads and a respiratory consultant
- Ensuring safe, evidence-based practice and contributing to continuous quality improvement
- Supporting the education, supervision, and development of students
- Championing an inclusive, collaborative working environment where diverse perspectives strengthen patient care and team performance
- Deliver patient education in 1:1 settings as well as group patient education regularly
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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.
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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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Craig Pownall
- Job title: Respiratory Specialist Lead Nurse
- Email address: craig.pownall@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 291 3521
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