Respiratory/Oxygen Practitioner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Respiratory / Oxygen Practitioner to join our supportive and forward\-thinking team in Mid Powys.
This community\-based role offers the chance to work autonomously while being part of a wider multidisciplinary team, delivering high\-quality care to patients with chronic respiratory conditions, including those requiring oxygen therapy.
You will manage a varied caseload across clinic and home settings, using your specialist skills to support proactive care, improve patient outcomes and promote self\-management.
If you are an experienced, motivated practitioner looking to develop your skills in a rewarding community role and make a real difference within a rural population, we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, including those requiring oxygen therapy
Manage a defined caseload, providing specialist respiratory and oxygen assessment, treatment, review and follow\-up
Work in partnership with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to deliver person\-centred care and support self\-management
Provide education, advice and clinical expertise to patients, carers and colleagues
Undertake non\-medical prescribing (where qualified) in line with local and national guidance
Work autonomously, prioritising workload, making clinical decisions and managing risk within scope of practice
Support coordinated care across health and social care, including admission avoidance and discharge planning
Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and implementation of evidence\-based practice
Maintain accurate patient records and support governance and safeguarding responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community\-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well\-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working\-for\-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The post holder will provide specialist assessment, care planning and management for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, including those requiring oxygen therapy, across community settings in Mid Powys. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the practitioner will manage a defined caseload, delivering person\-centered care through clinics and home visits. The role involves undertaking comprehensive assessment, implementing and evaluating care, initiating appropriate treatments (including non\-medical prescribing where qualified), and supporting safe and effective management of patients in line with local and national guidelines.
In addition, the post holder will provide expert advice, education and support to patients, carers and colleagues, promoting self\-management, informed decision\-making and health prevention. They will contribute to coordinated care across health and social care systems, supporting admission avoidance, discharge planning and complex care needs within the community. The role also includes involvement in service development, audit and quality improvement, maintaining accurate clinical records, supporting governance and safeguarding responsibilities, and contributing to education, mentorship and the ongoing development of the respiratory service.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
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