About Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust believes in fairness, equity and a commitment to diversity in all aspects of its work as a provider of health services and an employer. We provide visa sponsorship to eligible applicants, provided the role offers the required pay threshold and meets Home Office requirements. Candidates requiring a Skilled Worker Visa (e.g., data analysts, IT, finance professionals) must meet a salary threshold of £41,700. For a limited number of clinical posts, the salary must be either the national pay scale for the role or the higher minimum of £25,000.
Role Overview
An exciting job role has arisen to work within the Community Respiratory Service as a Respiratory Healthcare Assistant. The successful applicant will be stationed across Shrewsbury and Telford bases, supporting patients throughout Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. The role requires NVQ Level 3 training and will carry out activities delegated by the service, working as part of the multi‑disciplinary team to deliver care to respiratory patients managed by the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Take specialist observations for the community respiratory team in both clinic and domiciliary settings, including blood pressures, weights, heights, oximetry, peak expiratory flow and respiratory rate.
* Perform spirometry breathing tests with patients in clinic and domiciliary settings and record the results for interpretation by a qualified member of the respiratory service.
* Manage and maintain ordering and stock checks for the community respiratory service.
* Ensure all equipment is clean, safe and tested frequently, including calibration of spirometry equipment.
* Manage a personal delegated workload without direct supervision while acknowledging professional limitations in knowledge and competence.
* Assist and support respiratory nurses and physiotherapists in the provision of preventative, rehabilitative and supportive care for people with respiratory conditions.
* Participate in the promotion of health and prevention of ill health, fostering independence while respecting the client’s right to choose. This includes giving clinical advice, supplying patients and families with information leaflets, and advising of relevant support groups.
* Be aware of and respect patient confidentiality rights.
* Work flexibly within the respiratory team in line with service needs.
About the Trust
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community‑based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some surrounding areas. Our services range from district nursing, health visiting and four community hospitals to specialist community care provided by a dedicated team of staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us develop and improve our services. We constantly seek to work with local communities to innovate and improve. Visit the ‘Have Your Say’ section of our website to share your experiences and help us continually improve.
The Trust encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring a good working life and a healthy work/life balance for our staff.
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