Please note that if you apply for a position with Sirona care & health, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac Account and email accounts. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date. Job overview We are recruiting for a Band 5 Development post within the NHS@Home Respiratory team. The successful candidate will receive a robust workplan and competency framework to support the progression from band 5 to band 6. The candidate will receive weekly allocated study time and supernumerary shifts to develop skills across the respiratory service. This is open to both Nurse and Physiotherapist colleagues. Advert You will be responsible for provision of a patient-centered, evidence-based service to patients within the Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos area (BNSSG) and will provide: • Expert clinical assessment, advice and treatment for people with acute respiratory needs within the community setting. • Provide specialist assessment for patients on the Acute Respiratory at NHS@Home Pathway • To perform specialist respiratory assessments in a variety of settings by undertaking a holistic approach and following local and national guidelines and protocols. • Work with service users and their carers towards shared goals providing advice and support, signposting to other community services and organisations to ensure person centred care and promoting physical, psychological and social wellbeing. • Provide education and advice to enable self-management and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. • To work with patients as part of an integrated team and in partnership with other health care providers. • Be a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team and have a significant role in the ongoing service development, delivery and evaluation of the Respiratory@Home service across BNSSG. Working for our organisation Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27 days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices. Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.