Community COPD Rehab Assistant, Band 3 – Impactful Care

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust's Community COPD Service in West Sussex is seeking a Band 3 Community COPD Rehabilitation Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physios, occupational therapists and fellow assistants. The role focuses on assisting in pulmonary rehabilitation, supporting patients to manage their lung condition at home, and attending clinic settings as required.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to undertake training in spirometry and pulmonary rehabilitation activities.
• Experience in community-based care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, participate in planned treatment activities (spirometry, nebuliser provision, inhaler technique, Home exercise programmes).
• Implement care plans and follow programmes set by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses.
• Observe changes in patient condition, document accurately, and report any changes or concerns to an appropriate clinician.
• Undertake patient physical measurements under the direction of a qualified practitioner.
• Maintain effective documentation in patient records as required by the integrated respiratory service and Sussex community NHS Trust.
• Undertake further training to gain skills and knowledge in specific clinical areas such as spirometry.
• Assist the qualified practitioner with home assessments if required.
• Assess and instruct in the use of prescribed daily living equipment and ensure safe use with the patient.
• Report to the team on patient progress and performance relative to goals.
• Assist in the induction, training and education of students, volunteers and other staff members.
• Participate in audit and evaluation of the service as requested.
• Assist in the provision of Pulmonary rehabilitation.

Skills

Driving licence

Community healthcare

Spirometry

Job description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust's Community COPD Service in West Sussex is seeking a Band 3 Community COPD Rehabilitation Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physios, occupational therapists and fellow assistants. The role focuses on assisting in pulmonary rehabilitation, supporting patients to manage their lung condition at home, and attending clinic settings as required.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.