Job overview

Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

An exciting job role have arisen to work within the Community Respiratory Service as a Respiratory Healthcare assistant.  The successful applicant would be working cross site (Both Shrewsbury & Telford Base) supporting patients throughout Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

The HCA trained to NVQ level 3 will carry out activities delegated by the Shropshire Community Respiratory Service and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver care to respiratory patients managed by the Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. 

Main duties of the job

·      Taking specialist observations for the Community respiratory team in both clinic and domiciliary settings including:  blood pressures, weights, heights, oximetry, peak expiratory flow and respiratory rate

 Once trained completed to carry our spirometry breathing tests with patients in both clinic and domiciliary settings and record the results for interpretation by a qualified member of the respiratory service.

·       Manage/maintain the ordering and stock checks for the Community Respiratory Service.

·         Ensure all equipment is clean, safe and tested frequently including the calibration of spirometry equipment.

·         To manage a personal delegated workload without direct supervision whilst acknowledging professional limitations in knowledge and competence.

·         Assist and support the respiratory nurses and respiratory physiotherapists in the provision of preventative, rehabilitative and supportive care for managing people with respiratory conditions

·         To participate in the promotion of health and the prevention of ill health, and foster independence whilst respecting the clients right to choose.  This should include giving clinical advice and information, supplying patients and families information leaflets and advise of any support groups as needed.

·         To be aware of and respect rights to patient confidentiality.

·         To work flexibly within the Respiratory Team in line with service          need.

Working for our organisation

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.