South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

Pulmonary Rehab Therapy Assistant

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pulmonary rehab assistant to join our dedicated team at South Tees Hospitals Foundation Trust. The fixed term post, based at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, offers the chance to be part of a small friendly team delivering vital interventions through a multidisciplinary approach. The Friarage is located in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire with excellent transport links by road and rail, making it accessible from surrounding areas.

The position is primarily based at the Friarage Hospital however it may on occasion involve travelling to other sites to support the delivery of running pulmonary rehab groups.

If your looking to make a real difference in patients lives as part of a compassionate and committed team, we would love to hear from you.

Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation groups, working under the direction of a physiotherapist. Key responsibilities including setting up the room for sessions, assisting with the running of the groups activities, and ensuring all patient related administrative tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

The role is ideal for someone who is organised and enthusiastic and enjoys working closely with patients and colleagues to support improved heath outcomes.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:o Your Leadership Impacto Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-FCS-7280428

Job locations

The Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.

Desirable

Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health or social care
Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.

Desirable

Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health or social care
Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)