Job Description

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!



West Hertfordshire C ommunity R espiratory S ervice provided by CLCH NHS Trust is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic respiratory support worker t o work in association with qualified physiotherapy and nursing staff .



The role is to provide pulmonary rehabilitation within a community setting and specific physical therapi es within patients own home. The West Herts Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme is proud to be an accredited service through the Royal College of Physicians and holds quality and team working as core values.



This post is to work within a multidisciplinary respiratory team to deliver the Community respiratory service in West Hertfordshire. To work in association with qualified physiotherapy and nursing staff to provide an integrated service for patients in the area of pulmonary rehabilitation within the community and to implement and progress agreed planned treatment programmes for patients within their own homes.



To communicate with all members of the multi-professional team, regarding changes in the patient's condition or any other useful information.



To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.



Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation will be needed. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident including cognitive impairment, breathlessness, embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear and visual/hearing impairments. Clear and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills will be necessary.



To liaise with GPs, social services, voluntary services, acute and community trusts to provide a complete patient centred service.



To work within established guidelines. To assess patient's response to interventions and decide appropriate action.



To carry out exercise programmes and agreed interventions with patients without direct supervision on pre assessed patients in their own home.



To assist in the running of pulmonary rehabilitation classes under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.



To provide administrative support as necessary including making patient appointments, preparing hand-outs and data inputting.



To manage own diary with ability to re-prioritise workload depending on clinical need as directed by qualified physiotherapist/nurse.



Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.