Pulmonary Rehab Clinician Assistant – Respiratory Care

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Runcorn is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Respiratory Therapy Team. The role involves supporting patients with respiratory diagnoses through Pulmonary Rehabilitation and involves various responsibilities, including clinical assessments and treatment planning. Candidates should have experience in a therapeutic setting and relevant qualifications. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive team environment dedicated to optimizing patient health.

Qualifications

• Worked as a senior therapy assistant in a therapeutic setting.
• Experience of assessment and monitoring individuals.
• Understanding of human anatomy and its impact on functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Work with a delegated caseload of patients autonomously.
• Develop and implement therapy treatment plans.
• Carry out clinical assessments and treatment programmes.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic principles

Ability to work without supervision

Effective communication skills

Experience in an NHS environment

Interpersonal relationship development

Education

Foundation degree in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in Runcorn is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Respiratory Therapy Team. The role involves supporting patients with respiratory diagnoses through Pulmonary Rehabilitation and involves various responsibilities, including clinical assessments and treatment planning. Candidates should have experience in a therapeutic setting and relevant qualifications. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive team environment dedicated to optimizing patient health.