Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Technician

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	22 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog:	£27,485.00 i £30,162.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£27485.00 - £30162.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	05 Awst 2025
Lleoliad:	Worcester, WR5 1DD
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9365-25-0203

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Communications and Relationships To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background e.g. people with learning difficulties To receive and provide routine information concerning patients medical condition ensuring they have authority to do so. To maintain confidentiality of information consistent with legislation and policy Demonstrate the ability to act with empathy when dealing with the public To manage incoming and outgoing calls in a polite and efficient manner Provide direct patient education on inhaler technique, exercise prescription, management of breathlessness, management of chest infections, providing written information as needed. Schedule and complete telephone consultations regarding Pulmonary Rehabilitation as needed Analytical and Judgmental Skills To carry out Maximal functional exercise testing with patients with chronic respiratory disease pre and post PR; monitoring and assessing oxygen levels, BP, heart rate, Pre and post PR. To identify and interpret abnormal findings from assessments (hypoxemia, heart rate, blood pressure, etc.) and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the primary, tertiary and secondary healthcare settings to assist with the provision of optimum management of patients with chronic respiratory disease. Following assessment to assist senior clinician apply clinical decision making skills regarding the suitability, eligibility and adaptability of the individuals programme. Regularly reassess patients and be able to modify exercise prescription Instigate emergency procedure, as required. Planning and Organisational Skills Lead on maintaining clinical equipment (e.g spirometers, thermometers, oximeters, exercise equipement) and ensuring that infection control standards are kept. This would include working with the administrator to ensure equipment is serviced regularly and all documentation is completed. To plan and prioritise the care requirements for identified patients To assist in the management and organisation of work as required. Have the ability to be flexible in approach to accommodate urgent reviews Assist specialist practitioner in developing and implementing teaching programmes Participate in the education and training of other members of MDT Maintain client records and information and data systems in accordance with trust policies Undertake general office duties, which may include- phone calls, mailing, photocopying, scanning and filing, dealing with post Physical Skills To carry out complex observations, monitor and use relevant equipment safely, ensuring accurate and dexterity Driving skills needed for community visits Responsibility for Patient Care To support the assessment of patients whilst explaining clearing to people who or what is involved in the process To interpret assessment information and plan patient care using judgement skills to decide upon and recommend best course of action To refer patients to other practitioners when their needs are beyond their own role or scope of practice To record information accurately and pass it to trained staff in team in a timely manner To prepare and undertake interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients needs To evaluate and review the effect of any interventions and the patients agree plan of care To provide support and care for the patients respecting need for privacy and dignity To obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related tasks To liaise with MDT, participating in case discussions as required To support patients/carers encouraging them to promote their own health and wellbeing and to express their interest and concerns To assist in, and undertake the application of technology to measure, monitor and treat patients To communicate appropriately with patients and colleagues in a timely manner throughout the whole investigation/monitoring process To ensure that essential information on the patients condition and progress is recorded appropriately in accordance with Trust guidelines. To provide specialist telephone advice to patients To provide discharge summaries to the referrer, GP and patient autonomously. Including patient outcomes, highlighting areas of concern requiring further investigation/ treatment, and providing detailed written exercise plan within 10 days of discharge. Responsibility for Policy/Service Development To adhere to trust policies and procedures relating to own workplace To offer constructive views on how the existing service and team work can be evaluated and improved upon To participate in mandatory training To participate in clinical supervision To actively engage in service development, evaluation and audit as appropriate to service Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources To ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the area of work in consultation with senior staff Take responsibility for maintaining all stocktaking on a weekly basis ensuring that stock can be replenished as and when needed via procurement. To ensure all PR equipment is maintained and serviced as needed. Reporting faulty equipment to service lead and removing this from service. Responsibilities for Human Resources Be proactive in, and maintain their own professional development needs To undertake mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies Provide peer support to other colleagues Contribute to teaching / training of other staff or students within area To report performance issues to their line manager Responsibilities for Information Resources To ensure maintenance of pulmonary rehab databases to enable on-going service review Ensure the referral database is regularly kept up to date so the patients can be triaged appropriately and seen within the RTT time frame. Maintain clear and concise records of the patient's management in accordance with Trust standards Ensure clinic outcomes are submitted daily Responsibilities for Research and Development To keep up to date and act consistently with quality standard and guidelines To participate in setting and maintaining optimal standards of care in the work area To participate in NACAP PR audit/benchmarking within the clinical area supporting the introduction of a change in practice if needed To contribute effectively to evaluation studies ( e.g. patient satisfaction surveys) Freedom to Act Works to standard protocols, practice and procedures Works within their scope of practice and with the ability to refer non-routine matters to supervisory staff Work may not always be supervised but support is always available Physical and Mental Requirements The post holder will be required to exert frequent moderate physical effort for several short period during a shift The post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and occasional highly distressing and emotional circumstances, caring for patients with life limiting conditions The post holder will have to exert frequent periods of concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable The post holder may be required to use a VUD computer for up to 50% of working day The post holder may have frequent exposure to unpleasant working condition/ hazards e.g. medical emergencies, violence/aggression and challenging behaviour.