Band 6 - Specialist Respiratory Practitioner

HCRG Care Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health services provider in Chippenham is seeking a Specialist Respiratory Practitioner to deliver exceptional patient care. This role involves conducting assessments, creating personalized care plans, and working closely with a clinical team. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with proven experience in respiratory care and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of £37,338 is offered along with multiple professional growth opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

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24/7 wellbeing support

Flexible pay options

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition and involvement in service improvements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in respiratory care or related specialty.
• Knowledge of pharmacology in management of long-term disease.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team for patient management.
• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments and create care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as necessary.

Skills

Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Expert knowledge in long-term respiratory conditions

IT literacy

Education

Registered Nurse qualified to degree level or equivalent

NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

As a Specialist Respiratory Practitioner, you will collaborate with a skilled multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide exceptional care and support. Your expertise will shine in: Pulmonary Rehabilitation, COPD, Supported Discharge, Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Services. Utilise your advanced clinical skills to assess, monitor, and manage patients in various settings, empowering them to achieve optimal respiratory health and quality of life. Conduct thorough respiratory assessments and create personalised care plans. Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions based on clinical evidence and feedback. Educate and support patients and families to promote self-management of respiratory conditions. Collaborate with colleagues for coordinated, person-centred care. Contribute to service development initiatives and clinical audits.

• Developing and implementing care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments, current guidelines, and best evidence.
• Assessing patient suitability for Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) and ensuring cost-effective and appropriate provision.
• Providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients with COPD and ILD.
• Supporting the delivery of Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), including education and exercise programs.
• Promoting patient self-management through behavioral change strategies.
• Communicating complex clinical information to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Managing and prioritizing ongoing patient care within a case management approach.
• Using IT systems to maintain accurate records and support clinical audits.
• Working collaboratively within the community nursing team and multidisciplinary services.
• Ensuring compliance with professional and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits & Rewards

• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.
• Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
• Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.

Requirements / Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Proven experience in respiratory care or a related specialty
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Registered Nurse qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Expert knowledge in the treatment and management of long-term respiratory conditions
• Knowledge of pharmacology in the management of long-term disease
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and providing care to patients with long-term respiratory conditions
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Ability to work independently and flexibly in response to service needs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement

About Us

At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing: Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £37,338 with Agenda for Change terms and conditions including NHS pension. Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices. We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.