Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This role offers an opportunity to work within an award-winning Respiratory Multi-disciplinary Team, supporting the Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Service in the community. The focus is on promoting patient independence and self-management through therapy, education, and behavioural change support.

The position involves a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of Respiratory Physiotherapy Services. These include Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Ambulatory Oxygen Clinics, and Respiratory Physiotherapy for both domiciliary and outpatient settings. Clinical involvement will be both supervised and independent, with training provided for those starting at Band 3, with the potential to progress to Band 4 upon meeting competencies.

The role requires a UK driving license and a personal vehicle, as it is community-based. Additionally, non-clinical duties will take up to 50% of the role, including managing waiting lists, booking appointments, setting up sessions, handling documentation, and maintaining databases. The service is also transitioning towards a seven-day operational model.

Main duties of the job

Supervise, guide, and progress patients independently during Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs (remote or face-to-face) under the direction of a registered physiotherapist, ensuring safe practice within scope.
Organise Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs with administrative support, including waiting list management, booking appointments, setting up sessions, assisting with assessments, completing documentation, issuing letters, and maintaining the database.
Assist in setting up and co-running Maintenance classes for Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients at various venues (training provided).
Conduct telephone and online assessments and reviews, progress exercise programs, and liaise with senior staff as needed.
Provide leadership and training to students, patients, and carers as agreed with a supervisor.
Band 4 Responsibilities: Conduct home visits to known patients to perform exercise programs and review progress.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,329 to £30,570 a year Per annum incl HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

151-KMU157

Job locations

AIR team, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics
NVQ3 or equivalent experience
Certificate in personal training (level 3), listed on REPS register or equivalent

Desirable

ARTP accredited spirometry qualification
Service training or other relevant courses

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty
Experience working within a Health Care Setting

Desirable

Assessing cardiovascular and respiratory status
Undertaking exercise prescription for people with long term conditions

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
Organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage day to day duties
Ability to work in a team
IT skills
Able to manage self-directed learning
Clear vision of role & commitment to development of respiratory services

Desirable

Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers to exercise

Special Requirements

Essential

Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics
NVQ3 or equivalent experience
Certificate in personal training (level 3), listed on REPS register or equivalent

Desirable

ARTP accredited spirometry qualification
Service training or other relevant courses

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty
Experience working within a Health Care Setting

Desirable

Assessing cardiovascular and respiratory status
Undertaking exercise prescription for people with long term conditions

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
Organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage day to day duties
Ability to work in a team
IT skills
Able to manage self-directed learning
Clear vision of role & commitment to development of respiratory services

Desirable

Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers to exercise

Special Requirements

Essential

Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours

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.