Job summary
Royal Brompton & Harefield hospital have recently become a clinical group of Guys and St Thomas's NHS Trust and form the largest post-graduate specialist heart and lung centre in the UK. We are two specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for our expertise, standard of care and research success.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated therapy Assistant who is looking to progress their career in a healthcare setting and become an important member of a well-established and highly respected Pulmonary rehabilitation team. This role will suit those who have a keen interest in exercise, health promotion and chronic respiratory disease management.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to work with a specialist team of physiotherapists & exercise physiologists providing an accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation service, based at Harefield Hospital with its own well-equipped gym. You will assist in all aspects of the delivery of the service; including community-based Pulmonary Rehab, the oxygen service and close working with a dedicated research team and alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be closely supported by and receive regular teaching from highly skilled, experienced clinicians.
About us
Training opportunities are encouraged in the support of this post in order to enhance your skills and achieve your competencies. Team-work, good IT skills and excellent communication skills are vital for this role.
This post is not suitable for qualified physiotherapists/occupational therapists.
Staff benefits include: subsidised childcare facilities, company pension, personal development and training opportunities, and subsidised accommodation on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work across Harefield Hospital and the local community to assist the Physiotherapists / Exercise Physiologists in providing a specialist service to patients in pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory medicine.
To independently carry out patient assessments with regards to exercise testing, quality of life assessment, spirometry and ambulatory oxygen.
To assist the pulmonary rehabilitation Physiotherapists / Exercise Physiologists in running rehab classes for adults with chronic respiratory disease.
To work under their own initiative but with access to support and supervision from other team members
To write reports and discharge letters to referring consultants and GPs detailing the patients assessment and progress.
To act as lead for the purchasing of and ensuring regular maintenance of the pulmonary rehabilitation equipment.
To assist in the management of referrals to the pulmonary rehabilitation service and other administration work as required, liaising with other team members as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work across Harefield Hospital and the local community to assist the Physiotherapists / Exercise Physiologists in providing a specialist service to patients in pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory medicine.
To independently carry out patient assessments with regards to exercise testing, quality of life assessment, spirometry and ambulatory oxygen.
To assist the pulmonary rehabilitation Physiotherapists / Exercise Physiologists in running rehab classes for adults with chronic respiratory disease.
To work under their own initiative but with access to support and supervision from other team members
To write reports and discharge letters to referring consultants and GPs detailing the patients assessment and progress.
To act as lead for the purchasing of and ensuring regular maintenance of the pulmonary rehabilitation equipment.
To assist in the management of referrals to the pulmonary rehabilitation service and other administration work as required, liaising with other team members as appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Experience of working with patients/clients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of running group exercise classes
Skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- experience of using computer packages including Microsoft Office
Desirable
- experience of using an Access database
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Experience of working with patients/clients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of running group exercise classes
Skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- experience of using computer packages including Microsoft Office
Desirable
- experience of using an Access database
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
