Job summary
The Assistant Practitioner post within the community COPD Service will support service delivery and provide patient care in keeping with management plans devised by clinicians.
Patient care will include Pulmonary Rehabilitation, one to one patient education and support on home visits and attending the patient support group.
The post holder will also provide administrative and technical support to the service.
Main duties of the job
- Work alongside the Physiotherapist to deliver Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes and patient assessments associated with this.
- Attend the patient support group "Breathe Easy" and contribute to the running of the group/schedule.
- Undertake selected home safety checks for home oxygen users and feedback findings.
- Ensure that management plans are implemented and report back to clinicians.
- Undertake basic clinical duties such as observations and other tests when deemed competent to do so
- Deliver patient education for example inhaler use/technique. Smoking cessation and support.
- Liaise with members of the wider team including Social Services, Prevention Alliance and Crisis Response team
- Educate patients to encourage self-management.
- Support patients with complex needs to remain at home via delivery of a specific management plan.
- Assist within the MDT specialist clinics.
- Undertake phone calls, taking referrals and organising patient care.
- Facilitate discharges following the plan from the clinician.
- To be an ambassador for the COPD service and demonstrate quality care for our patients.
- Comply with FT policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to all aspects of infection control
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work in the community as part of an MDT delivering exercise and education as part of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Programme.
- To deliver rehabilitative domiciliary programmes and intervention as required, under the guidance of qualified community therapy staff and progress rehabilitation programmes in line with own competencies.
- To assess for and provide walking aids in the patients own home or clinic setting as required.
- To contribute to the efficient running of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Service
- To contribute to the supervision of junior staff and students.
- To follow all Trust standards, policies and procedures, appropriate to the band/position.
- To maintain accurate and up to date electronic data and records using the approved system eg EMIS clinical notes and following national and local standards.
- To participate in staff appraisal and implement personal development plans.
- To work within the limitations of the post and seek help and advice when unsure.
Any other duties appropriate to the band/position as directed by senior staff, Team Leader, Operational Lead or Directorate Manager.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work in the community as part of an MDT delivering exercise and education as part of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Programme.
- To deliver rehabilitative domiciliary programmes and intervention as required, under the guidance of qualified community therapy staff and progress rehabilitation programmes in line with own competencies.
- To assess for and provide walking aids in the patients own home or clinic setting as required.
- To contribute to the efficient running of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Service
- To contribute to the supervision of junior staff and students.
- To follow all Trust standards, policies and procedures, appropriate to the band/position.
- To maintain accurate and up to date electronic data and records using the approved system eg EMIS clinical notes and following national and local standards.
- To participate in staff appraisal and implement personal development plans.
- To work within the limitations of the post and seek help and advice when unsure.
Any other duties appropriate to the band/position as directed by senior staff, Team Leader, Operational Lead or Directorate Manager.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health and Social careA1/2 Assessor Accreditation
Desirable
- Smoking cessation training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of COPD and the main impacts on day to day life.
Desirable
- Understanding of current therapies for COPD management
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Community or acute healthcare setting working alongside patients with COPD
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as part of an MDT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
Desirable
- Supporting patients with COPD in the community setting
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health and Social careA1/2 Assessor Accreditation
Desirable
- Smoking cessation training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of COPD and the main impacts on day to day life.
Desirable
- Understanding of current therapies for COPD management
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Community or acute healthcare setting working alongside patients with COPD
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as part of an MDT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
Desirable
- Supporting patients with COPD in the community setting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
