Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the East Riding Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
The team comprises of Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants, providing Pulmonary Rehabilitation and respiratory management to patients with chronic lung disease.
The East Riding Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service delivers its programme via either a group- based community programme or a virtual 1:1 programme. The group based programme.is delivered in four venues within the East Riding and the successful candidate will be required to provide therapy assistance to all
programmes therefore ability to commute efficiently across the East Riding area is essential.The service also provides a virtual programme via telephone calls or video link.
The successful candidate will support the Physiotherapist in the planning and implementation of both the community and virtual programmes.
The position is a 1 year fixed contract, hours/number of days available are: 22.5 hours over three days OR 30 hours over four days OR 37.5 hours over 5 days (preference to be stated on interview and confirmed by the successful candidate on job offer/acceptance).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have excellent organisational, communication and listening skills, and the ability to support and motivate others to achieve their potential. Good I.T. skills are also required.
For more details or an informal visit please contact Alison Lethbridge Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist alison.lethbridge@nhs.net or Angela Roberts Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist angela.roberts20@nhs.net or both contactable on 01482 347929
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
- Basic IT skills
- Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working with people with physical and/or mental health problems
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further academic development
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of moving and handling people and equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
- Basic IT skills
- Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working with people with physical and/or mental health problems
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further academic development
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of moving and handling people and equipment
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).