Health Care Support Worker Respiratory Clinic

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  • Birmingham
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
HCSW - RespiratoryThis role can be Sessional/Locum or fixed term contract for 12 monthsRate - dependant on experienceHours - multiple sessions available (session = 4 hours)Location - multiple sites across the city availableSouth Doc Services supports 9 Primary Care Networks covering a population of 445,000 and oversees SDSmyhealthcare GP Federation of over 65 Practices across the Birmingham area.As part of the commitment to improve access to healthcare across the local area we are establishing a GP Led Specialist Respiratory Clinical Review Service to provide a community-based service to improve asthma and COPD care across the Birmingham. The service will deliver enhanced respiratory care and diagnostics (Spirometry/FeNO) from multiple sites across the city to promote patient choice and accessibility and deliver quality care closer to home.As an HCSW with ARTP foundation accreditation, you will put your skills to use providing a range of advanced respiratory tests to service users. This will include spirometry and FENO testingAs a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant passionate about your job, you will assist in the delivery of the service and provide one to one support and build positive relationships with our service users and their families.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities * Check patient identification and confirm details with the patient.
  • Take clinical measurements from patients as appropriate such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, peak flow, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight (body mass index).
  • Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient interventions.
  • Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence.
  • Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of the clinical team.
  • Notify a GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
  • Ensure full and accurate recording in the patients computerised records.
  • Carry out administrative tasks for example, but not limited to, call and recall activities and stock takes as directed by senior members of the service.
Special requirements of the post
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • Holds an ARTP Performing Spirometry Certification.
About usJob summaryThe post holder is responsible for assisting the GPs with an Extended Role in Respiratory and Specialist Respiratory Nurses in the respiratory service. They will assist with the delivery of care management to the service population and undertake tasks and duties delegated by a GP/ Nurse or other suitably qualified clinical professional strictly in accordance with service practice guidelines and protocols.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractLocumDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA3716-25-0023Job locationsWest Heath Medical Centre194-196 West Heath RoadNorthfieldBirminghamWest MidlandsB31 3HBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob summaryThe post holder is responsible for assisting the GPs with an Extended Role in Respiratory and Specialist Respiratory Nurses in the respiratory service. They will assist with the delivery of care management to the service population and undertake tasks and duties delegated by a GP/ Nurse or other suitably qualified clinical professional strictly in accordance with service practice guidelines and protocols.Key responsibilities * Check patient identification and confirm details with the patient.
  • Take clinical measurements from patients as appropriate such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, peak flow, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight (body mass index).
  • Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient interventions.
  • Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence.
  • Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of the clinical team.
  • Notify a GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
  • Ensure full and accurate recording in the patients computerised records.
  • Carry out administrative tasks for example, but not limited to, call and recall activities and stock takes as directed by senior members of the service.
Special requirements of the post
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • Holds an ARTP Performing Spirometry Certification.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob summaryThe post holder is responsible for assisting the GPs with an Extended Role in Respiratory and Specialist Respiratory Nurses in the respiratory service. They will assist with the delivery of care management to the service population and undertake tasks and duties delegated by a GP/ Nurse or other suitably qualified clinical professional strictly in accordance with service practice guidelines and protocols.Key responsibilities * Check patient identification and confirm details with the patient.
  • Take clinical measurements from patients as appropriate such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, peak flow, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight (body mass index).
  • Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient interventions.
  • Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence.
  • Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of the clinical team.
  • Notify a GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
  • Ensure full and accurate recording in the patients computerised records.
  • Carry out administrative tasks for example, but not limited to, call and recall activities and stock takes as directed by senior members of the service.
Special requirements of the post
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • Holds an ARTP Performing Spirometry Certification.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 1. Minimum 1 years recent primary care and/or community health care assistant experience
  • 2. Inclusion on the ARTP register at a foundation level
  • 3. Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
  • 4. Ability to manage and prioritise workload
Desirable
  • 1.Knowledge of local and national promotion strategies, health policies and public health issues
  • 2.Working with patients with diagnosed respiratory conditions.
  • 3.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • 4.Working with patients with diagnosed respiratory conditions.
  • 5.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
QualificationsEssential
  • 1.GCSE Grade A-C maths and English (or equivalent)
  • 2.NVQ2 or equivalent experience
  • 3.Knowledge of personal care
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 1. Minimum 1 years recent primary care and/or community health care assistant experience
  • 2. Inclusion on the ARTP register at a foundation level
  • 3. Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
  • 4. Ability to manage and prioritise workload
Desirable
  • 1.Knowledge of local and national promotion strategies, health policies and public health issues
  • 2.Working with patients with diagnosed respiratory conditions.
  • 3.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • 4.Working with patients with diagnosed respiratory conditions.
  • 5.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
QualificationsEssential
  • 1.GCSE Grade A-C maths and English (or equivalent)
  • 2.NVQ2 or equivalent experience
  • 3.Knowledge of personal care

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