Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our accredited pulmonary rehabilitation team two days a week (0.4wte) as an Associate Practitioner. This post will support the physiotherapy led team to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation to patients across the city of Newcastle upon Tyne both in the community and on the various hospital sites. We are a team of physiotherapists and associate practitioners who are passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients. We also are lucky to have input from occupational therapists and a dietitian within the team.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidenced based treatment that is proven to improve quality of life using exercise and education. This is an ideal opportunity if you are an experienced rehabilitation or therapy assistant looking to further develop your knowledge and skills. Basic knowledge of this client group and experience of carrying out exercise programmes in a group setting is essential. Experience of delivering basic education to a group of patients with lung disease will also be beneficial.
Part of your role will be to carry out one to one assessments of these patients both over the telephone and face to face.The post holder will be expected to spend time on the telephone building rapport with patients and delivering treatment so strong communication skills will be required.
Main duties of the job
There is a clinical administration component to this role. Those with confident IT skills in word and excel would be encouraged to apply.
A valid UK Driving License is essential to this role as you will be expected to cross sites from a hospital setting to the community venue.
Full training is available, and competencies will be carried out by the pulmonary rehabilitation team. Days of working would be Monday and Thursday.
- Interview date: Monday 12 May 2025
- 15 hours/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role will include but are not limited to:
Ensuring correct use of confidential information in line with Caldicott and Information Governance
Carrying out telephone calls with patients
Ordering of equipment
Following the standard operating procedures written by the team
Independently able to carry out assessments of patients face to face and over the telephone
Delivering exercise to a group of patients and independently evaluate progress and adapt where required
Delivering education to a group of patients
Independently carrying out discharge assessments
Carrying our aspects of administration, the use of word, excel and the NUTH electronic records for note writing and letters
Inputting data into a national database and our own in-house databases
Attending and delivering teaching and training to the team
Attending team meetings where applicable to the team
Taking on own QI projects and work with the team on larger projects to ensure ongoing development of the service
Be responsible for own training needs and learning
Work along side students who come to work within the team
Job Purpose
- To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the Physiotherapy team in the efficient and effective delivery of Physical Rehabilitation to patients within speciality area within the framework of clinical governance
- To accept a patient caseload referred by a physiotherapist according to specific criteria. To treat patients according to set protocols, monitoring patient progress, modifying and progressing patient treatment programmes as required, with referral back to physiotherapists as/when appropriate
- To carry out basic assessment and treatment of non-complex patients asdelegated by the physiotherapist (to include basic chest physiotherapy and mobility protocols)
- To provide and deliver individualised exercise programmes
- To accurately record rehabilitation progress as per Trust documentation /database including physiotherapeutic outcome measures To undertake a clinical caseload within speciality area , without supervision for atleast 50% of the time within protocols and guidelines set by the designated physiotherapist
- To coordinate, supervise and teach junior therapy assistants
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role will include but are not limited to:
Ensuring correct use of confidential information in line with Caldicott and Information Governance
Carrying out telephone calls with patients
Ordering of equipment
Following the standard operating procedures written by the team
Independently able to carry out assessments of patients face to face and over the telephone
Delivering exercise to a group of patients and independently evaluate progress and adapt where required
Delivering education to a group of patients
Independently carrying out discharge assessments
Carrying our aspects of administration, the use of word, excel and the NUTH electronic records for note writing and letters
Inputting data into a national database and our own in-house databases
Attending and delivering teaching and training to the team
Attending team meetings where applicable to the team
Taking on own QI projects and work with the team on larger projects to ensure ongoing development of the service
Be responsible for own training needs and learning
Work along side students who come to work within the team
Job Purpose
- To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the Physiotherapy team in the efficient and effective delivery of Physical Rehabilitation to patients within speciality area within the framework of clinical governance
- To accept a patient caseload referred by a physiotherapist according to specific criteria. To treat patients according to set protocols, monitoring patient progress, modifying and progressing patient treatment programmes as required, with referral back to physiotherapists as/when appropriate
- To carry out basic assessment and treatment of non-complex patients asdelegated by the physiotherapist (to include basic chest physiotherapy and mobility protocols)
- To provide and deliver individualised exercise programmes
- To accurately record rehabilitation progress as per Trust documentation /database including physiotherapeutic outcome measures To undertake a clinical caseload within speciality area , without supervision for atleast 50% of the time within protocols and guidelines set by the designated physiotherapist
- To coordinate, supervise and teach junior therapy assistants
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions and application of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation programmes for patients within speciality area
- Knowledge of physiotherapy outcome measures
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy Specialist Treatment adjuncts
Desirable
- Clinical governance
- Associate member of Physiotherapy
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to work using own initiative and manage own caseload
- Plan and provide clinical programmes of therapeutic activity within framework
- Monitor patient progress and make modifications
- Report risks and progress to the therapist
- Work as a member of a team
- Manage own caseload effectively and prioritise referrals
- Highly developed Moving and handling skills
- IT skills
- Time management skills and prioritisation of workload
- Current valid driving license for the UK if applicable to role
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapy assistant/ Technical instructor in acute care/ related speciality
- Effective team working
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner within speciality area
Qualification
Essential
- Foundation Degree or NVQ level 4 or NVQ level 3 with additional training in the speciality field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge
- Sound general education inclusive of literacy and numeracy
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions and application of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation programmes for patients within speciality area
- Knowledge of physiotherapy outcome measures
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy Specialist Treatment adjuncts
Desirable
- Clinical governance
- Associate member of Physiotherapy
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to work using own initiative and manage own caseload
- Plan and provide clinical programmes of therapeutic activity within framework
- Monitor patient progress and make modifications
- Report risks and progress to the therapist
- Work as a member of a team
- Manage own caseload effectively and prioritise referrals
- Highly developed Moving and handling skills
- IT skills
- Time management skills and prioritisation of workload
- Current valid driving license for the UK if applicable to role
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapy assistant/ Technical instructor in acute care/ related speciality
- Effective team working
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner within speciality area
Qualification
Essential
- Foundation Degree or NVQ level 4 or NVQ level 3 with additional training in the speciality field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge
- Sound general education inclusive of literacy and numeracy
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
