Healthcare Assistant for BIRS/ Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Job title:

Healthcare Assistant for BIRS/ Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Company

NHS

Job description

The Integrated respiratory service has an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 administrator/ support role to join the Pulmonary rehabilitation team. The post is a permanent post, where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the clinical team with administrative duties, whilst working as part of the busy therapy team.We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join our Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation TeamYou will be part of the team composed of a lead physiotherapist, a respiratory specialist nurse, a health care assistant, and an administrative staff.A valid driving license is essential for this role as the post holder will be required to travel to various venues/ community centres within Buckinghamshire where Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions are delivered.Main duties of the job

• To provide an administrative and clerical service to facilitate the smooth running of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapy Service.
• To liaise with the therapy reception team and other therapy teams in the management of clinics.
• To assist the therapists in certain delegated clinical therapy duties.
• To provide a front-line reception service, and to take the Pulmonary Rehabilitation department’s telephone calls and the whole therapy department where necessary.
• To input data onto spreadsheets and run simple reports as requested e.g. for national audits and local reporting
• To be involved in project and business intelligence work, as guided by the clinical team lead
• To ensure that clinical areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition
• To be responsible for ordering stock and non-stock supplies.
• Undertake duties to assist the Therapy Administration Team Leader as required.

About usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.Date posted27 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number434-IM6585957-AJob locationsBase: Amersham Hospital (Our Pulmonary Rehab sessions are delivered in various community centres within Buckinghamshire)Wheilden StreetAmershamHP7 0JDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGEssential

• Good literary and numeric skills
• Ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post

Desirable

• Level (3) NVQ or equivalent

EXPERIENCEEssential

• Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEEssential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good ability to listen
• Good written skills
• IT skills
• Awareness of the needs of older people
• Ability to show patience and dependability
• Team player

Desirable

• Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
• Understanding of Integrated Team

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESEssential

• Physically able to perform tasks whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely
• Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout

Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGEssential

• Good literary and numeric skills
• Ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post

Desirable

• Level (3) NVQ or equivalent

EXPERIENCEEssential

• Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEEssential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good ability to listen
• Good written skills
• IT skills
• Awareness of the needs of older people
• Ability to show patience and dependability
• Team player

Desirable

• Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
• Understanding of Integrated Team

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESEssential

• Physically able to perform tasks whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely
• Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Job date

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:23:05 GMT

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