Respiratory Specialist Nurse/Physiotherapist - Rehab

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Pennington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight Healthcare in Pennington is seeking an enthusiastic nurse or physiotherapist to join our specialist respiratory team. The role is Band 6, with Band 5 applicants welcome for a developmental path.

You will deliver pulmonary rehabilitation and assess patients on and for oxygen therapy across several pathways. You will develop chronic respiratory disease management skills and support patients with acute COPD at home through Supported Discharge and Admission Avoidance.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse or physiotherapist with respiratory care experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to develop in a Band 5-6 pathway.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Assess and support oxygen therapy patients.
• Manage COPD exacerbations at home via discharge pathways.

Skills

Communication skills

Respiratory care

Education

Nursing qualification or Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Wight Healthcare in Pennington is seeking an enthusiastic nurse or physiotherapist to join our specialist respiratory team. The role is Band 6, with Band 5 applicants welcome for a developmental path.

You will deliver pulmonary rehabilitation and assess patients on and for oxygen therapy across several pathways. You will develop chronic respiratory disease management skills and support patients with acute COPD at home through Supported Discharge and Admission Avoidance.