Job summary A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated either full time or part time Band 3 health care assistant to join our team, for posts in either Cambridge or Huntingdon. The main aspect of the role is to care for patients with chronic respiratory disease in the home setting and in our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes. The post entails supporting the health care professionals in providing expert care for respiratory patients, by helping to prevent avoidable hospital attendances, providing facilitated support following hospital admission, assisting in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes and the promotion of focused self management. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly across the countywide respiratory service to cover, as necessary. We are a very supportive and friendly team. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have respiratory and/or community experience, however full training and support is available. If you have any questions about this role, please contact either our team lead physiotherapist Purdie Paxton on: purdie.paxtoncpft.nhs.uk (07939644078) or Nurse Specialist Hannah Morrison on: hannah.morrisoncpft.nhs.uk or 07870990634 Main duties of the job To work as a member of the Community Respiratory Team, alongside other support workers, nurses, and physiotherapists. With training, use skills from the professional areas of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals and Medicines Management to undertake tasks as delegated to meet the individual needs of service users. This could include inhaler technique reviews, home exercise programmes or ambulatory oxygen reviews. To support the physiotherapist in the delivery of face to face and virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. Motivating patients and supporting them throughout the course. To assist in the delivery of high standards of health care and support patients within their community setting by following prescribed packages of care. Providing care to patients with deterioration in their health or function with a particular focus on admission avoidance to acute hospitals. To deliver functional assessments, including mobility and appropriate exercise and equipment provision To support staff in the management and execution of clinical practice To carry out duties delegated and supervised by registered professionals. To provide a high standard of care To manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex needs. About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 310-OPAC-6865462 Job locations Kingfisher House Hinchingbrooke Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6FN Job description Job responsibilities Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment. Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals. Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately. Work under guidance on specified tasks, taking direction from registered and non registered staff as appropriate, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies. To attend relevant external and internal courses to extend knowledge or gain relevant skills to improve clinical practice as identified in the Personal Development Review (PDR). DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website Job description Job responsibilities Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment. Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals. Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately. Work under guidance on specified tasks, taking direction from registered and non registered staff as appropriate, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies. To attend relevant external and internal courses to extend knowledge or gain relevant skills to improve clinical practice as identified in the Personal Development Review (PDR). DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website Person Specification Experience Essential Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Desirable Experience of using SystmOne or similar systems Personal Qualities Essential Professional attitude Caring, approachable and courteous manner Punctual and reliable Education / Qualifications Essential Experience of working in a healthcare environment with older people Desirable Has worked as a Healthcare Assistant in the past Experience of working in the community setting Other Essential Able to travel long distances across the county as necessary Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Positive approach to older people Recognises people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Person Specification Experience Essential Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Desirable Experience of using SystmOne or similar systems Personal Qualities Essential Professional attitude Caring, approachable and courteous manner Punctual and reliable Education / Qualifications Essential Experience of working in a healthcare environment with older people Desirable Has worked as a Healthcare Assistant in the past Experience of working in the community setting Other Essential Able to travel long distances across the county as necessary Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Positive approach to older people Recognises people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingfisher House Hinchingbrooke Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6FN Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)