Job overview

The Community Physiotherapy Team is seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Therapy Assistant to support the delivery of high‑quality respiratory and rehabilitation services across Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) and Montagu Hospital (MMH).

Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary therapy team, you will contribute to the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, assist within respiratory outpatient clinics, treat patients in the community, and provide essential administrative and service-support functions to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

You will work under the guidance and supervision of experienced physiotherapists and therapy assistants, supporting patients to maximise independence, self‑management, and functional ability within community and outpatient settings. This role offers a varied and rewarding mix of clinical and non‑clinical duties, with opportunities to develop skills in respiratory care, exercise delivery, patient education, and service coordination.

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation sessions, including supervising exercise circuits, monitoring patient symptoms, and promoting safe activity progression.
• Assist physiotherapists in the assessment and treatment of respiratory outpatients, including functional assessments and patient education.
• Provide administrative support such as booking appointments, maintaining accurate patient records, managing equipment, and supporting service coordination.
• Contribute to the smooth running of services across both DRI and MMH, including preparation of clinical areas and assisting with group classes.
• Encourage patient motivation, adherence, and confidence through clear communication and compassionate support.
• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, therapy assistants, and wider MDT colleagues to ensure seamless care pathways.
• Participate in in‑service training and development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in respiratory and rehabilitation therapy.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   
 
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   
 
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
 
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.