About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive therapy team within the Community Respiratory Service at Breathing Space.
The post is 33.45 hours over five days, with a working pattern of 8:30am4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8:30am12:15pm on Wednesday.
You will play an important role within our multidisciplinary team, working with and alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and nursing colleagues across the wider Community Respiratory Service.
The role offers a varied and rewarding workload, including pulmonary rehabilitation, assessment clinics, observation clinics, venepuncture and home visits, providing opportunities to support patients at different stages of their respiratory care.
Our aim is to maximise patients independence, function and confidence in managing their respiratory conditions, while supporting them to remain active and engaged in their own health and wellbeing.
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential. Please also refer to the Personal Specification within the job description.
Experience of working within community or acute hospital therapy teams would be desirable.
Applicants must hold a valid work permit or be eligible to work within the UK.
Main duties of the job
Supporting clinical assessments and pulmonary rehabilitation, including recording observations such as BP, oxygen levels, FeNO, height and weight.
Recognising and escalating abnormal observations or signs of deterioration to senior colleagues.
Supporting patients with complex respiratory needs, using empathy, encouragement and effective communication to help them achieve their goals.
Working independently, including lone working in patients homes and community settings, while contributing to the wider multidisciplinary team.
Safely using, maintaining and monitoring clinical and exercise equipment, including stock management and ordering.
Setting up and moving equipment safely, including gym equipment and oxygen cylinders.
Completing accurate patient records, data entry and administrative duties.
Maintaining competencies through training, supervision and continued professional development.
Travelling between community locations across the borough as required.
Supporting and motivating patients in an exercise-based environment, often working with people experiencing breathlessness, anxiety and complex or advanced respiratory conditions.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda? Essential
If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application
Knowledge Essential
To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the particular issues relating to respiratory disease, rehabilitation and health, particularly COPD, social isolation, loss of independence, anxiety and depression. Shows a commitment to attend training as necessary to maintain personal development.
Desirable
Demonstrate an understanding of Physio & Occupational Therapy. Be able to access information and input data.
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in a rehabilitation / enabling environment. Experience of working in clients home environment. Experience of working within a multi agency / multidisciplinary setting. Experience of working with respiratory patients.
Qualifications Essential
Be able to demonstrate learning to a minimum level equivalent to a collage NVQ Level 3 in a related field (i.e. Health and Social Care) or possess equivalent experience Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
Have undertaken a recognised exercise qualification to enable class taking, gym and outdoor work. An exercise qualification such as BAWLA or equivalent experience. Have undertaken training relating to carrying out programmes of care designed by professional staff.
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.
Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Breathing Space
Badsley Moore Lane
East Dene
Rotherham
S65 2QL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)