Job summary
The post holder will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team approach in providing personalised care interventions to patients diagnosed with respiratory disease and their carers throughout the care treatment pathway. The Respiratory Support Practitioner will work closely with the Respiratory Specialist CNS's and Physiotherapists to support patients identified to the service by the respiratory outreach teams. They will support with all aspects of service provision, e.g., training / equipment management, provide advice and support for the management of patients with respiratory disease. They will also support patients through the virtual ward hospital at home pathway by providing equipment and education to patients to support their discharge under early supported discharge pathway.
Main duties of the job
COPD/Asthma Bundles:
* Give advice and education to support management of their lung condition, including identifying that patients are on the correct inhaler and their technique is sufficient and self-management plans are completed.
* Advice on pulmonary rehabilitation and appropriate making referrals.
* Education in recognising future signs of an exacerbation of their respiratory condition.
* Offer very brief advice on stop smoking and making referrals to the inpatient Tobacco Cessation Service.
* Collate and submit data to the National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP).
* Be able to perform ARTP accredited spirometry with reversibility.
Supportive discharges/Respiratory Virtual Ward:
* Take observations of patients and report back any concerns outside expected parameters.
* Visit patients in a community setting to perform observations and ensure patient is treated via the correct care pathway.
* Ordering of Oxygen for patients requiring it for discharge from hospital under the guidance of a prescribing clinician
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 253-0925-7329547
Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ
Job description
Please refer to the attached JD and PS for full role and responsibilities that the post holder will have to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifcations and Education Essential
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
* Maths and English GCSE grade C or above
* ARTP Performing spirometry (or willing to complete within 9 months)
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Willing to attend additional training session needed for the role
Knowledge and training Essential
* Knowledge of chronic Respiratory conditions
* Knowledge of patients / clients needs when being treated / care for in a healthcare setting
* Knowledge of the elements of personalised care initiatives and recovery for patients with respiratory conditions
* Knowledge of COPD and Asthma care bundles
* Able to educate patients on their chronic respiratory conditions without supervision
* Ability to initiate & co-ordinate change to own working practices
Experience Essential
* Experience of within in a multi-disciplinary team environment
* In depth understanding of medical technology appropriate to specialism
* Be able to deliver training sessions to patients, peers and seniors as required
Desirable
* Visiting patients in a community setting
Communicaiton and Relationship skills Essential
* Able to communicate with patient and educate them on a variety of health promotion incentives
* Able to recognise and act on appropriate referrals to other services
Analytical and judgement skills Essential
* Analytical & Judgement Skills Weighting: Ability to use own judgement to resolve problems and queries professionally
* Understands patient pathways in respiratory
* Able to manage, interpret and input data onto audit systems independently and accurately
* Understands own limitations and works within his/her scope of practice
Planning and organisational skills Essential
* Ability to cope with distressing situations and deal with conflict
* Be able to prioritise workload to meet targets and deadlines
Physical skills Essential
* Be able to perform patient facing education
* Appropriate level of physical fitness to undertake manual handling when required
* Have a full valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and willing to insure for business use
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 000000 website.
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.
Additional information
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.
Employer details
Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ
Employer's website: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
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