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Therapy Assistant - Respiratory Care Team
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 396-8225258-GO-LP
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 as our Therapy Assistant?
- 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
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027 a year per anum inc Outer HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-8225258-GO-LP
Job locations
Whitton Communnity Health & Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW26JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
- Experience working within a respiratory setting (acute / community / social / volunteer)
- NVQ in rehabilitation / health / social care (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience working in community setting
- Previous Therapy Assistant work
- Sport and exercise degree or long term conditions equivalent
Patient records & documentation
Essential
- IT skills - use of word, excel, powerpoint
- Timely management of documentation in patient medical records
Desirable
- Experience using electronic patient record systems
- Experience of SystmOne
- Experience booking appointments (clinical admin)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Essential
- Delivery of group exercise / education sessions
- Experience in exercise prescription
- Understanding of PR benefits with respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, exercise +/- education components
- Awareness of PRSAS - accreditation scheme
- Experience of completing Pulmonary Rehab assessments (ISWT, strength testing, PROMs)
Respiratory knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of main respiratory conditions team commissioned to manage; COPD, Fibrosis and Bronchiectasi
- Ability to recognise the deterioration of a patient
Desirable
- Previous experience working with respiratory patients
- Aware of clinical guidelines (BTS, NICE)
Travel
Essential
- Car driver
- Access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Alternative mode of transport
Person Specification
NHS / Healthcare experience
Essential
- 3+ years of experience working in NHS / Healthcare setting
- Experience working within a respiratory setting (acute / community / social / volunteer)
- NVQ in rehabilitation / health / social care (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience working in community setting
- Previous Therapy Assistant work
- Sport and exercise degree or long term conditions equivalent
Patient records & documentation
Essential
- IT skills - use of word, excel, powerpoint
- Timely management of documentation in patient medical records
Desirable
- Experience using electronic patient record systems
- Experience of SystmOne
- Experience booking appointments (clinical admin)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Essential
- Delivery of group exercise / education sessions
- Experience in exercise prescription
- Understanding of PR benefits with respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, exercise +/- education components
- Awareness of PRSAS - accreditation scheme
- Experience of completing Pulmonary Rehab assessments (ISWT, strength testing, PROMs)
Respiratory knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of main respiratory conditions team commissioned to manage; COPD, Fibrosis and Bronchiectasi
- Ability to recognise the deterioration of a patient
Desirable
- Previous experience working with respiratory patients
- Aware of clinical guidelines (BTS, NICE)
Travel
Essential
- Car driver
- Access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Alternative mode of transport
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whitton Communnity Health & Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW26JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whitton Communnity Health & Social Care Centre
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW26JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)