Job summary
Are you looking to learn more about a career in Physiotherapy? Do you have an exercise/sports or healthcare background? We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated physiotherapy assistant practitioner. You will be based at Harefield Hospital as an important member of a well-established and highly respected Pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen team. This role is aimed at people who are not qualified physiotherapists and previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The role involves assisting in all aspects of the delivery of the Pulmonary rehabilitation service including exercise and education classes in hospital and in the community, and completing pulmonary rehabilitation assessments. You will be closely supported by, and receive regular teaching from highly skilled, experienced clinicians, and work alongside a dedicated research team.
Good IT / word processing skills are essential to be able to carry out administration and clerical duties.
We are looking for someone who will be a flexible team player with good communication skills both with other professionals and with patients and their carers. Previous experience working in a clinical role is desirable. Training opportunities are encouraged.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. Weprovide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Staff benefits include subsidised childcare facilities, company pension, personal development and training opportunities and subsidised accommodation.
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.
To actively participate in service expansion plans which include extending classes offered into the early evening / weekends, as well as travelling to and supervising exercise sessions in community settings.
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.
To actively participate in service expansion plans which include extending classes offered into the early evening / weekends, as well as travelling to and supervising exercise sessions in community settings.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of advising on exercise training
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of advising on exercise training
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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).
