Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside experienced Respiratory Physiotherapists and Nurses in Richmond. The Respiratory Care Team provide 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?
- Deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes alongside clinicians
- Deliver home Pulmonary Rehabilitation progammes
- Manage a caseload of patients
- To participate with data collection and submission for local and national audits
- To support the service as it works towards accreditation
- 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
If you have any queries please contact Hannah Brown or Anna Thorz, Team Leads, on 02084871783
Responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
If you have any queries please contact Hannah Brown or Anna Thorz, Team Leads, on 02084871783
Person Specification
NHS / Healthcare Experience Essential
- 3+ years of experience working in NHS / Healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience working in community setting
- Experience working within a respiratory setting (acute / community / social / volunteer)
- Previous Therapy Assistant work
Travel Essential
- Car driver
- Access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Alternative mode of transport (not public transport)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation experience Essential
- Delivery of PR / exercise / education sessions in group setting
- Understanding of PR benefits with respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Awareness of PRSAS - accreditation scheme
- Experience with delivery / attendance of exercise groups
Respiratory knowledge Essential
- Understanding of main respiratory conditions team commissioned to manage; COPD, Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis
Desirable
- Previous experience working with respiratory patients
- Aware of clinical guidelines (BTS, NICE)
Documentation Essential
- IT skills - use of word, excel, powerpoint
- Understanding importance of clinical documentation
Desirable
- Experience using electronic patient record systems
- 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/ (Opens in a new tab)
