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
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.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
Why work for us?
• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Community Respiratory/Rehabilitation Assistant
Grade: 3
Directorate: Adults Community
Division: Brighton & Hove
Service: Integrated Respiratory Service
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.
3. Communication and Working Relationships
a) To communicate effectively with clinicians and support colleagues across the integrated respiratory service (IRS).
b) To deal in a professional, helpful and sensitive manner with clients, staff and other agencies by telephone, written communication or face to face.
c) To provide an advocacy role by supporting clients, families and carers in articulating their concerns or needs.
d) To build professional rapport with patients and their families, communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
4. Key Responsibilities
a) To work effectively with the multidisciplinary team in providing and facilitating a high standard of care to support patients manage and recover in the community
b) To complete all relevant competencies within agreed timeframes.
c) To undertake a link role as required.
d) To support the implementation of departmental policies and contribute to team and service developments.
e) Maintain and replenish stock levels and clinical supplies for the clinical area
f) To respect and acknowledge professionals skills and boundaries, taking opportunities to develop self-knowledge, contributing to effective Team Work.
g) To be responsible for planning own workload including content of patient appointments and follow up visits were required.
5. Main tasks
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.
m) Maintain a clean and tidy environment including cleaning of equipment and medical devices and reporting faults as necessary
This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024