Band 6 - Specialist Respiratory Practitioner

NHS; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 38,000; Part time

Job description

Band 6 - Specialist Respiratory Practitioner

We are looking for a part time Specialist Respiratory Practitioner to join our team. You will work within an experienced clinical team, delivering effective care in line with current evidence and practice. The post holder will use advanced skills and specialist knowledge to assess, monitor, and review patients referred for pulmonary rehabilitation, COPD Supported Discharge, and Home Oxygen Assessments.

As a Specialist Respiratory Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care and services to support individuals and teams. Working within a collaborative environment, you will provide essential services tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve.

Main duties of the job

1. Developing and implementing care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments, current guidelines, and best evidence.
2. Assessing patient suitability for Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) and ensuring cost-effective and appropriate provision.
3. Providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients with COPD and ILD.
4. Supporting the delivery of Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), including education and exercise programs.
5. Promoting patient self-management through behavioral change strategies.
6. Communicating complex clinical information to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
7. Managing and prioritizing ongoing patient care within a case management approach.
8. Using IT systems to maintain accurate records and support clinical audits.
9. Working collaboratively within the community nursing team and multidisciplinary services.
10. Ensuring compliance with professional and organizational policies and procedures.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit HCRG Care Group.

Job responsibilities

At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £37,338 with Agenda for change terms and conditions including NHS pension.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.
• Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
• Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.

The Ideal Candidate

• Registered Nurse qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge in the treatment and management of long-term respiratory conditions.
• Knowledge of pharmacology in the management of long-term disease.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and providing care to patients with long-term respiratory conditions.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly in response to service needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.