Respiratory Clinical Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Larbert is seeking a motivated Health Care Support Worker to join their respiratory nursing team. You will be responsible for implementing care plans and conducting assessments for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, along with a genuine interest in patient care. Willingness to travel for home visits is essential, fostering collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in caring for patients with respiratory conditions.
• Excellent telephone manner required.
• Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement care and ongoing assessments of patients.
• Facilitate early supported discharge of patients.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of IT systems

Willingness to travel

Job description

The respiratory nursing team are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly multi‑disciplinary team. Our current service model is expanding to include a respiratory hospital at home and specialist respiratory ward. Our aim is to provide excellent person centred holistic care to our service users and their families.

Respiratory Hospital at Home is designed to facilitate early supported discharge of patients from acute medical beds and prevent hospital admissions of patients with respiratory illnesses in the community, so creating a virtual ward.

The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of care and on‑going assessments of patients with chronic respiratory conditions, therefore the successful candidate should have a genuine interest in caring for patients with a respiratory condition and demonstrate a high level of independent working and good communication skills.

As the role includes home visits the ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The successful candidate will be required to have an excellent telephone manner, knowledge of various IT systems and be ablet to confidently communicate with the wider multidisciplinary team. They will work closely with the Respiratory Nurse Specialists.

Informal enquiries to Donna Read, Lead Respiratory Nurse Specialist - 01324 566 618

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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