Respiratory Physiotherapist (Band 6)
Location: Somerset
Salary: £37,338 - £39,405
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Meridian Business Support isseeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our client based in Somerset, dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with respiratory conditions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Oxygen Assessment services.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
1. Provide educational sessions to empower patients in managing their long-term health conditions and making informed decisions about their care.
2. Encourage and support behaviour change strategies like smoking cessation, home exercise regimes, and improved adherence to medications and oxygen therapy.
3. Work with multidisciplinary teams to reduce hospital admissions and ensure timely assessments, supporting patients in their own homes whenever possible.
4. Carry out non-medical prescribing duties, liaising with GPs and Pharmacists as needed.
5. Support the clinical lead in delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Oxygen Assessment services.
6. Manage and prioritisepatient care to ensure efficient use of resource...