Location and Hours
Location: Macclesfield (SK10, SK11 or SK12)
Hours: 8.30am-5pm | Mon-Fri – 40 hours + Regular Overtime & On-Call Payments
About the Role
The Respiratory Technician role will join a multidisciplinary team to provide respiratory care in patient homes. No prior healthcare experience is required; all technicians will receive an 8-week on-the-job training programme. The role is full time and involves following the Respiratory Service schedule, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and supporting patients and their families.
Responsibilities
* Provide support and reassurance to oxygen therapy users and their families.
* Install and maintain respiratory equipment in line with the NHS Service Level Agreement.
* Manage day-to-day workload, delivering a professional service to patients.
* Operate and maintain safe working practices in accordance with company and statutory requirements.
* Participate in an on-call rota (approximately 4-5 nights per month).
* Respond to ad-hoc requests from the Healthcare Helpline.
* Maintain high standards of driving proficiency in company vehicles.
* Follow good housekeeping practices in regional depots and vehicles.
* Ensure safe loading and unloading of equipment into vehicles.
* Maintain upkeep of your company vehicle.
Qualifications & Skills
* Compassionate, community-centred, and proactive approach to work.
* Empathy and professionalism when interacting with patients.
* Good time-management and flexibility.
* Proactive task management and ability to meet KPI deadlines.
* Strong sense of community and desire to support others.
* Willingness to engage with all aspects of the Respiratory Service.
Benefits
* Competitive salary including guaranteed on-call payments of £40/night (average 46 nights per annum).
* Skills-based salary enhancements.
* Quarterly team performance bonus scheme up to £600 per annum.
* Annual leave starting at 23 days, rising to 25 days within 2 years with service, further increases every 5 years.
* Life insurance cover.
* Company pension scheme.
* Financing and protection through SimplyHealth.
* Car leasing scheme and company vehicle.
* Health and wellbeing support, including a wellbeing app.
* Fully funded health cash plan (preventative medical treatment, dental, optical, physiotherapy, diagnostics, 24/7 GP access).
* Employee assistance programme.
* Access to Pluxee online benefits platform.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Blue Light card for healthcare workers.
* And many further benefits.
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