Specialist Respiratory Clinician

Undertake expert specialist respiratory assessment of services users, including those with complex presentation, to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using evidence based clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options. To perform specialist respiratory assessments (including assessment for home oxygen therapy) in a variety of settings by undertaking a holistic approach and following local and national guidelines and protocols. Work with service users and their carers towards shared goals providing advice and support, signposting to other community services and organisations to ensure person centred care and promoting physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Provide education and advice to enable self-management and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. To support the service in carrying out Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes. To work with patients to decide on the most appropriate PR pathway for them, working as part of
an integrated team and in partnership with other health care providers. Be a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team and have a significant role in the on-going service development, delivery and evaluation of the Community Respiratory service across BNSSG. Co-ordinate the day-to-day organisation of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the service is responsive to the needs of the service users and other health care professionals needing advice and guidance. Ensure effective delivery of service and adhere to all policies of the organisation by prioritising, organising and delegating appropriately. Contribute to setting standards of care and auditing clinical outcomes and service provision. To maintain and enhance standards of patient care, through the implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives, regular service evaluation and development that involve patients/users of the service. To provide clinical supervision to members of staff and also to students Adhere to
all policies of Sirona Care & Health Actively and positively contribute to the values of Sirona Care & Health