Nursing/Allied Health Professional Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in Exeter, supporting patients with interstitial lung disease. This role offers a chance to make a difference in patient care while working in various settings, including outpatient clinics and the community. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to high-quality care and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting patients with interstitial lung disease.
• Ability to aid in planning and delivering patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with ILD and their families under supervision.
• Assist in ensuring understanding of diagnosis pathway.
• Support symptom management and medication side effects.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Flexibility

Education

Knowledge of Respiratory Conditions

Job description

Job Description

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our holistic, multi-disciplinary Interstitial Lung Disease team. We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, and patient-centred individual to develop the support we offer to people with life-limiting respiratory illness.

If you are flexible, experienced, committed to high-quality patient care, and possess excellent communication skills, we would be delighted to meet you.

About the Role

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More details about the role

This role involves supporting patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and their families/carers, under supervision of a registered healthcare professional. You will work within the ILD service supporting patients in various settings, including telephone, outpatient clinics, group settings, and in the community.

You will assist in ensuring patients and carers understand the diagnosis pathway, aid in planning and delivering patient care, and support symptom management and medication side effects. The role may include supporting home visits, face-to-face or telephone clinics, and ambulatory oxygen clinics, with opportunities for professional development.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic to learn about ILD, with some knowledge of respiratory conditions and their impact on patients and families. You should demonstrate this in your application and meet the person specification requirements.

The team is supportive and committed to staff development, with opportunities to contribute to service improvement.

Working hours: 8 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Interview Date: May 5

For further information, please contact: Jessica Mandizha (ILD Clinical Nurse Specialist) or Rebecca Davies (ILD Physiotherapist).

We are an inclusive employer, valuing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities are encouraged. Priority will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.