Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside experienced Respiratory Physiotherapists and Nurses in Richmond. The Respiratory Care Team provides support in the community to patients with long-term respiratory conditions including a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.
If you are looking to develop your skills or perhaps you want a change of scenery, then look no further! Our community team can provide you with exciting opportunities for professional development including access to external training. We pride ourselves on our supportive and friendly working environment.
Main duties of the job
What will you do?
1. Deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes alongside clinicians
2. Deliver home Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes
3. Manage a caseload of patients
4. Participate with data collection and submission for local and national audits
5. Support the service as it works towards accreditation
6. Travel is an integral part of the role; it is essential that you are able to travel to a variety of clinic and community sites and to patients' homes within Richmond borough during the working day.
About us
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible. Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.
Date posted
12 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum including HCAS (outer)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
396-779-NN-DE-AL-Z
Job locations
Whitton Health & Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Richmond
TW2 6JL
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
NHS / Healthcare Experience
Essential
1. 3+ years of experience working in NHS / Healthcare setting
Desirable
1. Experience working in community setting
2. Experience working within a respiratory setting (acute / community / social / volunteer)
3. Previous Therapy Assistant work
Travel
Essential
1. Car driver
2. Access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
1. Alternative mode of transport (not public transport)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation experience
Essential
1. Delivery of PR / exercise / education sessions in group setting
2. Understanding of PR benefits with respiratory conditions
Desirable
1. Awareness of PRSAS - accreditation scheme
2. Experience with delivery / attendance of exercise groups
Respiratory knowledge
Essential
1. Understanding of main respiratory conditions team commissioned to manage; COPD, Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis
Desirable
1. Previous experience working with respiratory patients
2. Aware of clinical guidelines (BTS, NICE)
Documentation
Essential
1. IT skills - use of word, excel, powerpoint
2. Understanding importance of clinical documentation
Desirable
1. Experience using electronic patient record systems
2. Experience of SystmOne
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whitton Health & Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Richmond
TW2 6JL
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr