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Community Respiratory/Rehabilitation Assistant

Employer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Newhaven
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum
Closing date
7 Jun 2023

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Sector
Healthcare
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Band 3

Job summary

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 and committed person to join the Community Respiratory Service in Newhaven as a Band 3 Community Respiratory Rehabilitation Assistant. You will be working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team comprising of nurses, physios, occupational therapist, cognitive behavioural therapist, associate practitioners and community rehabilitation assistants.

CRS support chronic respiratory patients in the community. We work to help patients independently manage their lung condition on a day to day basis and to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. The successful applicant will be responsible for following care plans given by all members of this multidisciplinary team. The role consists of home visits, teaching and assessing skills of self-management. You will also assist in pulmonary rehabilitation provision and clinics. There is also an administrative element to the position.

We are looking for an excellent team player who has outstanding communication skills, good time management and organisational skills. These are all essential requirements of this post.

It is essential that applicants hold a full UK driving licence and have a car available for work, as the successful applicant will be required to undertake home visits independently.

For further information please contact

Laura Jackman

Tel:01273 666477 Email: laura.jackman2@nhs.net

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.

About us

As the largest provider of community healthcare services in Sussex, our teams help people to plan for and manage changes to their health, supporting patients and their families to live more independently. We employ over 5,000 full and part time staff, and provide community services to a population of 1.3 million people.

Each year our dedicated clinicians see adult or child patients more than 2.6 million times, caring for people from their earliest moments right up to the final stages of their life.

SCFT teams deliver a range of health and care services to more than 9,000 people every day, working in care homes, clinics, intermediate care units, people's own homes, GP surgeries, schools and other community venues across the region.

Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community and achieving the highest level of service is our top priority. We develop and nurture our staff, and recognise that they are our greatest asset.

We give them clear career pathways, support their wellbeing, recognise and value their diversity and provide them with the leadership, skills and knowledge they need to deliver the best care for our patients now and in the future.

Jobs are available in a wide variety of services, both adult and children's, at locations across East and West Sussex.

Company

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.

We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.

Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?

  • Flexible working patterns offered across our services
  • Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
  • Excellent research opportunities
  • BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks 
  • Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
  • Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
  • Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 696011
Location
Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB

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