Pulmonary Rehabilitation Community Assistant Practitioner

Professional / Clinical responsibilities 1. Assist the registered healthcare professionals in the delivery of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Neurology programmes in a variety of settings (including virtual and face to face). 2. To undertake core clinical observations (BP, respiratory rate, heart rate, pulse oximetry, temperature) 3. To undertake delegated duties at venues within East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust or at leisure/community centres across Norfolk. This will include administering respiratory assessment tools (CAT score, BORG score, walk tests) and support with assessing patients to determine their suitability/safety to exercise alongside a registered healthcare professional. 4. Work within established national guidelines 5. To monitor patients responses to interventions and liaise with appropriate clinician to decide on appropriate action. 6. Provide a suitable individualised home exercise programme with the support of clinicians, following completion of the course of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Neurology exercise groups. 7. Carry out group work including education and health promotion, leading specific tasks where appropriate. 8. To be aware at all times of the needs of the patients during illness or disability whilst promoting, encouraging independence and restoration of function. 9. To communicate with the registered health professionals in the team regarding changes in the patients condition or any other useful/important information. 10. Communication skills of encouragement, motivation and explanation will be needed to maximise rehabilitation potential. Recognise barriers to communication within the client group identified and reasonable adjustments made to facilitate participation in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme. 11. To work alongside non-registered staff/volunteers. 12. To undertake administrative/clerical duties as required. This may include maintaining stock levels, registration of patients, filing, managing telephone calls and photocopying/printing. 13. Involvement in the local support groups for patients as required 14. The role will involve good working relationships with a wide range of system partners (such as GPs, Practice Nurses, Consultants and community colleagues). Information management 15.Ensure comprehensive, accurate patient records are completed using SystmOne in line with the trusts policies. 16.To collect data and statistics as directed. Education & Professional Development 17.Participate and actively seek clinical supervision and mentorship. 18.Attend mandatory training as required. Service Development 19. Involvement in service review and evaluation as undertaken by the team and East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. 20. Participation and contribution to achieving and maintaining national Pulmonary Rehabilitation accreditation. 21. Attend and contribute to team meetings including broader service development such as changes to the Pulmonary rehabilitation programme content. 22. Demonstrate problem-solving and contribute to the solution, working with team colleagues. Risk & Governance Management 23.Completion of service audits this includes mandatory Trust audits and audits specific to Pulmonary Rehabilitation such as the National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP) 23.In conjunction with the clinical team take responsibility for the general care, cleaning, maintenance and safety of therapy equipment and work areas. 25.Promptly report any accidents/incidents/concerns to a relevant Health Care Professional and clinical lead by use of DATIX. Job description Job responsibilities Professional / Clinical responsibilities 1. Assist the registered healthcare professionals in the delivery of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Neurology programmes in a variety of settings (including virtual and face to face). 2. To undertake core clinical observations (BP, respiratory rate, heart rate, pulse oximetry, temperature) 3. To undertake delegated duties at venues within East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust or at leisure/community centres across Norfolk. This will include administering respiratory assessment tools (CAT score, BORG score, walk tests) and support with assessing patients to determine their suitability/safety to exercise alongside a registered healthcare professional. 4. Work within established national guidelines 5. To monitor patients responses to interventions and liaise with appropriate clinician to decide on appropriate action. 6. Provide a suitable individualised home exercise programme with the support of clinicians, following completion of the course of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Neurology exercise groups. 7. Carry out group work including education and health promotion, leading specific tasks where appropriate. 8. To be aware at all times of the needs of the patients during illness or disability whilst promoting, encouraging independence and restoration of function. 9. To communicate with the registered health professionals in the team regarding changes in the patients condition or any other useful/important information. 10. Communication skills of encouragement, motivation and explanation will be needed to maximise rehabilitation potential. Recognise barriers to communication within the client group identified and reasonable adjustments made to facilitate participation in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme. 11. To work alongside non-registered staff/volunteers. 12. To undertake administrative/clerical duties as required. This may include maintaining stock levels, registration of patients, filing, managing telephone calls and photocopying/printing. 13. Involvement in the local support groups for patients as required 14. The role will involve good working relationships with a wide range of system partners (such as GPs, Practice Nurses, Consultants and community colleagues). Information management 15.Ensure comprehensive, accurate patient records are completed using SystmOne in line with the trusts policies. 16.To collect data and statistics as directed. Education & Professional Development 17.Participate and actively seek clinical supervision and mentorship. 18.Attend mandatory training as required. Service Development 19. Involvement in service review and evaluation as undertaken by the team and East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. 20. Participation and contribution to achieving and maintaining national Pulmonary Rehabilitation accreditation. 21. Attend and contribute to team meetings including broader service development such as changes to the Pulmonary rehabilitation programme content. 22. Demonstrate problem-solving and contribute to the solution, working with team colleagues. Risk & Governance Management 23.Completion of service audits this includes mandatory Trust audits and audits specific to Pulmonary Rehabilitation such as the National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP) 23.In conjunction with the clinical team take responsibility for the general care, cleaning, maintenance and safety of therapy equipment and work areas. 25.Promptly report any accidents/incidents/concerns to a relevant Health Care Professional and clinical lead by use of DATIX.