Community Respiratory Assistant Practitioner – Pulmonary Rehab

Esneft; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

ESNEFT is seeking an Assistant Practitioner for the Community Respiratory Service in Colchester. The role supports pulmonary rehabilitation, assessments, class delivery, and equipment management within a NHS framework. You will help educate patients on techniques like breathlessness management and inhaler use while supporting self-care in the community.

The post is Band 3, part-time (23.25 hours per week) with pro-rated salary and opportunities for development, flexible working and NHS benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for adults/children in a relevant setting.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent.
• Other relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Work within the integrated community respiratory team, contributing to delivery of the integrated care plan.
• Deliver nursing and therapeutic activities within a framework laid down by registered clinicians.
• Support patients with advice to community resources to encourage self-management and ongoing independence.
• Provide support to carers.

Skills

Caring experience

Field competence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

ESNEFT is seeking an Assistant Practitioner for the Community Respiratory Service in Colchester. The role supports pulmonary rehabilitation, assessments, class delivery, and equipment management within a NHS framework. You will help educate patients on techniques like breathlessness management and inhaler use while supporting self-care in the community.

The post is Band 3, part-time (23.25 hours per week) with pro-rated salary and opportunities for development, flexible working and NHS benefits.