Community Respiratory Assistant Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Job Summary

The respiratory team is a forward-thinking, dynamic, developing and enthusiastic team providing evidence based Respiratory care to COPD and other chronic disease patients. The Countywide Service is well established and provides an acute review of these patients during their stay in hospital, outpatient clinic appointments, Community Oxygen Assessment Service, Complex Case Management and Pulmonary Rehabilitation across West Kent. The team actively integrates and collaborates with neighbourhood teams throughout the county and liaises with all key stakeholders to provide seamless care.

Main duties of the job

This post will predominantly be in the community across the area of West Kent but will also mean covering pulmonary rehab classes when required. The post holder will be expected to support clients experiencing acute exacerbations of COPD to support admission avoidance, complex case management and those receiving oxygen and NIV therapy.

You will be part of our multi-disciplinary respiratory team which consists of Respiratory Nurse Specialists, respiratory physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and Assistant Practitioners. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be able to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively and be able to work flexibly within the team and be confident in completing individual tasks.

The Service hours are currently Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm excluding bank holidays with the aim to work towards a 7-day service.

Role will involve carrying oxygen tanks and other equipment between venues therefore it is essential that you have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a Band 3 AHP Support Worker
  • Experience of recent community/ acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment.
  • Experience with use of IT systems including Microsoft, Electronic Patient Records systems

Desirable

  • Evidence of achieving the KSF exit competencies of Band 3 AHP Therapy Technician
  • Experience in respiratory disease

Qualifications

Essential

  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/ Occupational Therapy or be willing to complete it or equivalent qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Additional practical and theoretical knowledge of respiratory conditions and treatment (This knowledge will be demonstrated through the attendance at work based/ non work based learning and development activities)
  • Can demonstrate understanding and awareness of the Assistant Practitioner role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 19 February 2025

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