Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Technician

Communications and Relationships

To

communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of

understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and

background e.g. people with learning difficulties

To

receive and provide routine information concerning patients medical

condition ensuring they have authority to do so.

To

maintain confidentiality of information consistent with legislation and

policy

Demonstrate

the ability to act with empathy when dealing with the public

To

manage incoming and outgoing calls in a polite and efficient manner

Provide direct patient

education on inhaler technique, exercise prescription, management of

breathlessness, management of chest infections, providing written

information as needed.

Schedule

and complete telephone consultations regarding Pulmonary Rehabilitation as

needed

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

To carry out Maximal functional

exercise testing with patients with chronic respiratory disease pre and post

PR; monitoring and assessing oxygen levels, BP, heart rate, Pre and post PR.

To identify and interpret

abnormal findings from assessments (hypoxemia, heart rate, blood pressure,

etc.) and liaise with the

multidisciplinary team in the primary, tertiary and secondary healthcare

settings to assist with the provision of optimum management of patients

with chronic respiratory disease.

Following assessment to assist

senior clinician apply clinical decision making skills regarding the

suitability, eligibility and adaptability of the individuals programme.

Regularly reassess patients and be

able to modify exercise prescription

Instigate

emergency procedure, as required.

Planning

and Organisational Skills

Lead on maintaining clinical

equipment (e.g spirometers, thermometers, oximeters, exercise equipement)

and ensuring that infection control standards are kept. This would include

working with the administrator to ensure equipment is serviced regularly

and all documentation is completed.

To plan and prioritise the care

requirements for identified patients

To assist in the management and

organisation of work as required.

Have the ability to be flexible

in approach to accommodate urgent reviews

Assist specialist practitioner in

developing and implementing teaching programmes

Participate in the education

and training of other members of MDT

Maintain client records and

information and data systems in accordance with trust policies

Undertake

general office duties, which may include- phone calls, mailing,

photocopying, scanning and filing, dealing with post

Physical Skills

To

carry out complex observations, monitor and use relevant equipment safely,

ensuring accurate and dexterity

Driving

skills needed for community visits

Responsibility for Patient Care

To

support the assessment of patients whilst explaining clearing to people

who or what is involved in the process

To

interpret assessment information and plan patient care using judgement

skills to decide upon and recommend best course of action

To

refer patients to other practitioners when their needs are beyond their

own role or scope of practice

To

record information accurately and pass it to trained staff in team in a

timely manner

To

prepare and undertake interventions consistent with evidence based

practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients

needs

To

evaluate and review the effect of any interventions and the patients agree

plan of care

To

provide support and care for the patients respecting need for privacy and

dignity

To

obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related

tasks

To

liaise with MDT, participating in case discussions as required

To

support patients/carers encouraging them to promote their own health and

wellbeing and to express their interest and concerns

To

assist in, and undertake the application of technology to measure, monitor

and treat patients

To

communicate appropriately with patients and colleagues in a timely manner

throughout the whole investigation/monitoring process

To

ensure that essential information on the patients condition and progress

is recorded appropriately in accordance with Trust guidelines.

To provide specialist telephone

advice to patients

To provide discharge summaries to

the referrer, GP and patient autonomously. Including patient outcomes,

highlighting areas of concern requiring further investigation/ treatment, and

providing detailed written exercise plan within 10 days of discharge.

Responsibility for Policy/Service

Development

To

adhere to trust policies and procedures relating to own workplace

To

offer constructive views on how the existing service and team work can be

evaluated and improved upon

To

participate in mandatory training

To

participate in clinical supervision

To

actively engage in service development, evaluation and audit as

appropriate to service

Responsibilities for Financial and

Physical Resources

To

ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the area of

work in consultation with senior staff

Take responsibility for

maintaining all stocktaking on a weekly basis ensuring that stock can be

replenished as and when needed via procurement.

To ensure all PR equipment is

maintained and serviced as needed. Reporting faulty equipment to service

lead and removing this from service.

for Human Resources

Be proactive in, and maintain

their own professional development needs

To undertake mandatory training

updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies

Provide peer support to other

colleagues

Contribute to teaching /

training of other staff or students within area

To report performance issues to

their line manager

for Information Resources

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large

acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute

services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a

larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from

three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our

caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred

care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to

work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our

everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise

accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working

within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a

DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check

(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting

Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Skills/ Knowledge

Personal Qualities

Experience

Qualifications

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