Respiratory Care Practitioner - Band 4

Transformation Unit; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chorley is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient-focused care. The role involves caring for patients with respiratory illnesses and other medical conditions, under supervision, with opportunities to develop skills and progress within a supported team.

You will work across day and night shifts, contribute to assessments and care plans, and participate in professional practice within a values-driven NHS

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in a healthcare environment as part of a team.
• Proven competency of assisting with a core range of physical measurements.
• Experience of using clinical systems –e.g. Quadramed

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines under supervision.
• Support and provide patient education and health promotion.
• Support the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice.
• Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Clinical measurements

Quadramed

Education

NMC Nursing Associate registration

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

IT skills

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chorley is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient-focused care. The role involves caring for patients with respiratory illnesses and other medical conditions, under supervision, with opportunities to develop skills and progress within a supported team.

You will work across day and night shifts, contribute to assessments and care plans, and participate in professional practice within a values-driven NHS