Respiratory Therapist Band 6

Job description

Job responsibilities

Respiratory Therapist Band 6

Field Based around Kirklees

Part time 30hrs per week

£29,880 per annum plus mileage allowance

Baywater Healthcare Enhancing Lives!

Join us at Baywater Healthcare, where our mission is to enhance lives every day. We're not just about jobs; we're about making a real difference. Our teams are the driving force behind our ongoing development, and your voice matters.. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, and with us, you'll have the opportunity to develop, feel genuinely proud every day, and work with an outstanding team in a friendly and challenging environment. Join us and be part of the change, making a difference in hundreds of people's lives.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team of respiratory specialists providing evidence-based, specialised home oxygen assessment, interpretation and safe oxygen therapy prescription for community patients in their own homes and clinical environments. The post holder will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key healthcare professionals whilst working to a high degree of accuracy and adhering to contractual requirements.

What you will be doing

• Work as an autonomous practitioner in partnership with other health/social care professionals, using specialised skills and knowledge to assess, monitor and review the physical, social and psychological needs of the patients with respiratory diagnosis.
• Develop care plans and instigate therapeutic treatments based on comprehensive patient-focused assessments and best available evidence (national guidelines, latest research and expert opinion) to improve health outcomes.
• Assessment of patients for long term and or ambulatory oxygen therapy in accordance with National Guidelines.
• Empower patients to actively manage their own conditions, improving their quality of life and encouraging behaviour change strategies e.g.: smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, home exercise regimes, improved concordance with oxygen, medications and symptom management.
• To reduce avoidable and inappropriate hospital admissions/re-admissions, by assessing patients in a timely manner and working with other health and social care teams, to support the care of the patient in their own home wherever possible.
• To undertake community oxygen assessments, including the use of capillary blood gases, their interpretation and appropriate prescription of oxygen delivery systems. To communicate the results of the assessments to the GPs hospital respiratory services and other clinical staff involved with the patient care.
• To work as a non-medical prescriber, linking where appropriate to other professionals involved in medicines management such as GPs and Pharmacists.
• To support the clinical lead in delivery of the home oxygen assessment service.

About You

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

• Qualified and NMC registered nurse or similar qualification and experience
• Experience in respiratory medicine
• Specialist clinical assessment skills
• Ability to drive and access to a car for business purposes
• Mentorship/Teaching skills
• Computer literacy and confidence to work with all Microsoft office packages, eg, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Training and educational skills
• Demonstrable track record of achievement in your field
• Evidence of continual professional development and training to meet NMC revalidation requirements

How we will reward you

• Competitive Starting Salary
• Great annual leave package with contractual increases.
• Finance and Protection
• Deals and Discounts these can include family savings and shopping discounts
• Health and Wellbeing this includes our Employee Assistance Programme which can support you and your family with individual specialist advice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Holiday discounts
• Travel and Holiday money

Diversity & Inclusion

At Baywater Healthcare, we believe that our diversity is our strength, and inclusion is our commitment. We understand that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do but also essential for our success in enhancing lives. We are committed to fostering a culture that respects and values the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents of every individual.

We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and cultural background. We recognize that diversity sparks innovation, encourages creativity, and drives excellence. Our dedication to inclusion means that every employee, customer, and partner is treated with respect and dignity, ensuring they have a sense of belonging and equal opportunity to thrive.

About us

Our goal

Our goal is not just to develop better products and services though its about improving the quality of peoples lives. Baywater Healthcare employs just under 400 people in the UK and has its headquarters in Crewe, Cheshire. The office is home to a 24-hour call centre, as well as administrative support for all oxygen, ventilation, nebuliser, sleep and telehealth therapy services.

Our promise

Our objective is to support patients in their therapy and encourage long-term compliance. Therefore, as well as equipment and consumables designed for patient comfort; 24/7 support; and equipment servicing and maintenance at home, we also offer advice and support from specialist Clinical Advisers. Alongside this focus on providing the best possible support and equipment for patients, our aim is also to relieve the administrative burden on clinicians, allowing them more time to focus on patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Baywater Healthcare

Address

Wulvern House

Electra Way

Crewe

Cheshire

CW1 6GW

Employer's website

https://www.baywater.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)