Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

Respiratory Health Care Assistant - Band 3

37.5 hrs - part time considered

Permanent role Based in Amesbury

** Unfortunately we are unable to offer overseas sponsorship at this time**

Wiltshire Health and Care has an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the Wiltshire Community Respiratory Team in the South of the County.

This role will include working closely with the respiratory physiotherapists to deliver a Pulmonary Rehabilitation service (exercise and education programme for people with Chronic Respiratory Disease) and also be involved in the day to day running of the service, providing clinical and administrative support to the respiratory nurses.

This multidisciplinary team delivers a holistic patient centred approach, working collaboratively with Hospice and Community services; provides the Wiltshire Home Oxygen Service; Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Disease and medication optimisation and Exacerbation management.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will require excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, working within a small friendly team and be expected to travel to work in several locations in Wiltshire to provide this service. Access to own car and a driving licence is therefore essential.

Experience of supervising exercise training and knowledge of working in a respiratory setting will be an advantage, but training will also be provided. There will also be opportunities for respiratory learning and development.

For more information, please contact Sarah Nockolds, Respiratory Team Lead on 01249 456607.

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Amesbury Health Centre

Smithfield Street

Amesbury

Salisbury

SP4 7AN

Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Amesbury Health Centre

Smithfield Street

Amesbury

Salisbury

SP4 7AN

Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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