Community Respiratory Rehabilitation Assistant (Part Time)

Job overview

Would you like to work in a supportive specialist team? We may be the team for you!

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join the Community Respiratory Service in Brighton as a Community Respiratory Rehabilitation Assistant. You will work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team including nurses, physios, occupational therapists, cognitive behavioural therapists, associate practitioners and community rehabilitation assistants.

We help patients independently manage their lung condition day to day and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will follow care plans from the multidisciplinary team. The role includes home visits, teaching and assessing self-management skills, assisting with pulmonary rehabilitation and clinics, plus some administrative duties.

Please note this role is part-time, 22.5 hours per week (Band 3 salary £14,962-£15,959 per annum, dependent on experience).

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

a) Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, participate in planned treatment activities (such as spirometry, nebuliser provision, inhaler technique, Home exercise programmes) taking into account the fluctuating needs of the patient.

b) To implement care plans and follow programmes set up by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses.

c) To observe any changes in a patient’s condition, record accurately and report back any changes or concerns to an appropriate clinician.

d) To undertake patients physical measurements under the direction of a qualified practitioner.

e) To maintain effective documentation in patient records as required by the integrated respiratory service and Sussex community NHS Trust

f) To undertake further training to gain skills and knowledge in specific clinical areas as needed eg spirometry/phlebotomy

g) To assist the qualified practitioner with home assessments if required.

h) To assess and instruct in the use of prescribed daily living equipment if necessary and practice its safe use with the patient.

i) To report effectively to the team on patient’s progress and performance in relation to the patient goals.

j) To assist in the induction, training and education of students, volunteers and other staff members.

k) To participate in audit and evaluation of the service as requested.

l) To provide support for secretaries and/or admin staff in the team ensuring cover during annual leave etc.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary

a) To contribute to the care provision and review of the respiratory patient, minimising risks and promoting recovery by supporting a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering individualised care, self-management and preventing unplanned hospital admissions.

b) To empower clients, adopting a problem solving approach, encouraging and giving clients the confidence and skills to improve the self-management of their chronic respiratory disease.

Please go to Job description and person specification for further details.