Respiratory Care Practitioner – Band 4

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner at Hazelwood to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care. You will work with patients with respiratory illnesses and general medical conditions, learning to manage oxygen therapy, blood gas interpretation, and wound/fluid balance under supervision.

A supportive team culture emphasizes compassionate care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills required.
• Band 4 role with direct support from senior colleagues to develop and enhance skills.

Responsibilities

• General duties include physiological observations and investigations.
• Nurse a cohort of patients with respiratory illnesses and general medical conditions.
• Provide personal care and contribute to learning about oxygen therapy and blood gas interpretation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner at Hazelwood to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care. You will work with patients with respiratory illnesses and general medical conditions, learning to manage oxygen therapy, blood gas interpretation, and wound/fluid balance under supervision.

A supportive team culture emphasizes compassionate care and professional development.