Pulmonary Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner

Guysandstthomas; Harefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Harefield is looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner. This role involves assisting in the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation services and requires good IT skills, communication abilities, and a flexible approach to teamwork. Candidates should have a background in healthcare. Staff benefits include training opportunities, subsidised childcare, and pensions. Training and support will be provided by experienced clinicians.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare facilities

Company pension

Personal development opportunities

Subsidised accommodation

Qualifications

• No qualification as a physiotherapist required; healthcare background preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinical role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Pulmonary rehabilitation service.
• Conduct pulmonary rehabilitation assessments.
• Participate in exercise and education classes in hospital and community settings.

Skills

Good IT / word processing skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility as a team player

Job description

Are you looking to learn more about a career in Physiotherapy? Do you have an exercise/sports or healthcare background? We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated physiotherapy assistant practitioner. You will be based at Harefield Hospital as an important member of a well‑established and highly respected Pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen team. This role is aimed at people who are not qualified physiotherapists and previous applicants need not apply.

The role involves assisting in all aspects of the delivery of the Pulmonary rehabilitation service including exercise and education classes in hospital and in the community, and completing pulmonary rehabilitation assessments. You will be closely supported by, and receive regular teaching from, highly skilled, experienced clinicians, and work alongside a dedicated research team.

Good IT / word processing skills are essential to be able to carry out administration and clerical duties.

We are looking for someone who will be a flexible team player with good communication skills both with other professionals and with patients and their carers. Previous experience working in a clinical role is desirable. Training opportunities are encouraged.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best‑known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high‑quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.

Staff benefits include subsidised childcare facilities, company pension, personal development and training opportunities and subsidised accommodation.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen Ingram
Job title: Therapy Lead in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01895 828851