Respiratory Practitioner

A vacant post for a Respiratory Practitioner has arisen in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in the area of Waltham Forest within the Community Services.

NELFT is committed to meeting the needs of modern healthcare and providing the best possible services to its patients; as a result we have an exciting opportunity, which represents great career opportunities for the right person.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. Promoting effective self-management of patients and/or providing professional intervention for community management in order to present unnecessary hospital admissions, improve quality of life and to actively identify patients who would benefit from case management.
2. The post holder will make a contribution to both patient and professional education related to the management of respiratory disease in Waltham Forest.
3. The post holder will provide advice and information for the development of the respiratory service in Waltham Forest
4. The post holder will hold a caseload and carry out home visits, early supported discharge or clinics as appropriate

This post is based in Walthamstow and requires that you work flexibly across Waltham Forest.

Probationary Period

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177).

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.