Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Assistant

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer an unique opportunity to be part of a new pilot online pulmonary rehabilitation programme, providing high-quality exercise and education to respiratory service users from across the Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight region, hosted by Southern Health.

The successful applicant will be supported to deliver this pilot via a predominantly online platform and outside of traditional work hours which would suit someone looking for a flexible working pattern. You may also work alongside colleagues to support face-to-face pulmonary rehabilitation delivery across West Hampshire and assist with the Accreditation process of Pulmonary Rehabilitation services within the Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight region.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven person to assist our specialist exercise professional and respiratory clinicians to deliver a high standard of exercise programme to a range of respiratory patients within our pulmonary rehabilitation pathways across the region.

To be successful in the role you will need to be able to evidence a high standard of communication skills and be committed to excellence in the workplace. You will help engage respiratory patients in a range of exercise programs to improve their physical status, wellbeing and quality of life. You will need a very good standard of IT knowledge and skills to support delivering the programme via an online platform and support the administrative aspect for the pilot.

This is an incredibly rewarding role where you will receive training and support to fulfil the requirements of the position.

A car driver is essential as the post will involve travelling across the area.

If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit, please contact Annie Pritchard on 07385 083896.

About us

Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?We want to meet you!

Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.

Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.

Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:

Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.

Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.

Date posted

14 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Contract is 0.6 WTE - Pro rota salary is £13,689.60-£14,601.60

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-SW-3543

Job locations

New Kings Court

Tollgate

Chandlers Ford

Hampshire

SO53 3LG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Desirable

ECDL/CLAIT qualification in IT (or equivalent).
RSA II Typing (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

Evidenced experience of administration.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
The ability to motivate others from a variety of backgrounds.

Desirable

To be innovative, to work methodically and prioritise without supervision.
Previous experience working with people with co-morbidities in an exercise setting.
Experience of working with people with chronic respiratory conditions.
Experience of delivering pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Desirable

ECDL/CLAIT qualification in IT (or equivalent).
RSA II Typing (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

Evidenced experience of administration.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
The ability to motivate others from a variety of backgrounds.

Desirable

To be innovative, to work methodically and prioritise without supervision.
Previous experience working with people with co-morbidities in an exercise setting.
Experience of working with people with chronic respiratory conditions.
Experience of delivering pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.

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.