Respiratory Care Specialist

6 hours ago


Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Respiratory Care Specialist to join our team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. As a key member of our Community Respiratory Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients with chronic respiratory diseases.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support registered clinicians with holistic patient assessments, including exercise testing, functional assessment, clinical observations, and symptom questionnaires.
  • Visit patients in their own homes to carry out patient education, treatment, and deliver programmes of therapy/rehab or exercise under the remote supervision of Physiotherapy/OT or Nurse colleagues.
  • Measure for/install small items of OT equipment.
  • Provide brief intervention smoking cessation and motivational interviewing support.
  • Assess and correct inhaler and exercise technique.
  • Record clinical consultations to EMIS web electronic records.
  • Record PR clinical audit data on excel.
  • Travel independently across Morecambe bay to visit people in their homes, deliver equipment, and attend service meetings/training.
  • Work autonomously within your own scope of practice.
  • Actively participate in CPD, reflecting on own performance and seeking feedback.
About Us

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust provides care outside of the hospital setting, including community locations and people's own homes. Our Community Therapy team covers South Cumbria with bases in Kendal and Barrow. The post holder will be based at Kendal and provide community rehab to those living in the South Lakes area.

Requirements
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent or a willingness to work towards this qualification within 12 months of starting in post.
  • Full UK driving licence/Ability to travel independently to areas not served by public transport.
  • Computer skills relevant to role (Electronic patient records, EMIS, STRATA).
  • Literacy skills at level 2 or above (GCSE, Functional Skills or equivalent).
What We Offer

We offer a permanent contract with our Trust, a role aligned with the Community Respiratory Service, and opportunities for professional development and growth. If you have a passion for respiratory care and want to make a difference in the lives of people living with respiratory disease, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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