Job Description

This is the perfect opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated person who has experience of working in a hospital, community or rehabilitation setting & wises to build on skills in the specialty of Community respiratory service. The role provides staff with the opportunity to work as part MDT who truly support each other & work together towards our vision 'Investing in our patient community, empowering them to live well'.
The community Respiratory service offers specialist outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits providing holistic assessment and treatment for patients with long term respiratory conditions. We are a team of specialist nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapist delivering a multidisciplinary input for comprehensive management of patients with long term respiratory conditions.
We work holistically, towards patient led goals utilising each other's expertise to maximise our intervention. This is an ideal opportunity to work in a supportive environment within a team of experienced multidisciplinary professionals. As part of this role the post holder will be expected to work towards a set of clinical competencies with direct supervision, training and support. If we sound like the team you would like to work with, please contact us so we can talk more about the role with you.
Main duties of the job
The Sutton Community respiratory service is a Multi disciplinary team working with adult population in the Sutton area of South West London who have chronic respiratory conditions. The post holder will be working as part of the MDT in offering structured pulmonary rehabilitation assessments and classes as per local and national guidelines and to undertake timely audit to benchmark the service quality and standards against national QI target. They will also support clinicians in facilitating day to day functioning of the service as required. For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements. You will be able to prioritise your workload and time effectively to support appropriate caseload management and delegation.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
32,199 to 34,876 a year pa pr incl HCAS (outer)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Band 4
Job locations
Cheam Priory
318 Malden Road
North cheam
SM3 8EP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE English & Maths Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in health and social care
• Pulmonary rehabilitation program (Level 4) or exercise instructor qualification

Experience
Essential

• NHS experience
• Experience of working within acute or community healthcare rehabilitation

Desirable

• Paid or voluntary work with people with physical disability or illness

personal attributes
Essential

• Flexible to service demands
• Team player
• Car driver with a valid license to drive in the UK with access to transport to be used for business purposes
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the Borough within the working day
• Own car

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to problem solve
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise and time manage
• Ability to contribute to service development
• Be flexible in approach and be responsive to changing demands

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of report writing
• Understand the role of the rehabilitation assistant

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge relating to the specific client group

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE English & Maths Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in health and social care
• Pulmonary rehabilitation program (Level 4) or exercise instructor qualification

Experience
Essential

• NHS experience
• Experience of working within acute or community healthcare rehabilitation

Desirable

• Paid or voluntary work with people with physical disability or illness

personal attributes
Essential

• Flexible to service demands
• Team player
• Car driver with a valid license to drive in the UK with access to transport to be used for business purposes
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the Borough within the working day
• Own car

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to problem solve
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise and time manage
• Ability to contribute to service development
• Be flexible in approach and be responsive to changing demands

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of report writing
• Understand the role of the rehabilitation assistant

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge relating to the specific client group

Skills Required