Job Summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting! This is a Band 6 role, and we would also welcome applications from experienced Band 5 clinicians with a strong background in Respiratory care who are looking to develop their skills within a supportive service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary community respiratory team delivering the Community Respiratory Service across West Hertfordshire. The service provides specialist respiratory care, including:
* Hospital at Home (admission avoidance and early supported discharge, including Virtual Hospital)
* Home oxygen assessment and review
* Community clinics and home visits delivering expert care for patients with OSA, COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis and ILD
The role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while being well supported by the wider MDT. The successful post holder will deliver patient centred, integrated respiratory care as part of a seven‑day service, supporting admission avoidance and contributing to the development of the Integrated Airways Virtual Hospital in partnership with the Hospitals Trust. This patient‑centred role includes:
* Undertaking comprehensive respiratory assessments for patients with complex needs and co‑morbidities, including physical examination, clinical analysis, and the development of individualised, evidence‑based management and treatment plans.
* Implementing specialist care programmes such as home oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, medication optimisation, and psychological support interventions, in line with national and local guidelines.
* Providing compassionate emotional support to patients and their families or carers living with long‑term and life‑limiting respiratory conditions.
* Delivering care through a combination of community home visits and nurse or physiotherapist‑led clinics across West Hertfordshire.
Requirements
* Band 6 role (Band 5 accepted with a strong background in respiratory care).
* Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
* Evidence of competencies and responsibilities as detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
* Commitment to the Trust's values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
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