Senior Respiratory Support Worker
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
HARLOW, CM18 7BL
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
- Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this role* The Community Respiratory Support Worker provides practical, person-centred support to ...
Key responsibilities may include
- Supporting patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchiectasis.
- Providing education and encouragement around respiratory self-management and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Supporting patients with agreed breathing, exercise, activity and rehabilitation programmes.
- Monitoring and recording observations and reporting any deterioration or concerns promptly.
- Encouraging medication adherence and reinforcing information provided by registered clinicians, within the boundaries of the role.
- Supporting patients and carers to recognise signs of deterioration and understand when and how to seek further help.
- Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential patient records.
- Working collaboratively with nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, respiratory clinicians, GPs and other community services.
- Promoting independence, wellbeing and confidence in managing long-term respiratory conditions.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and respectful service that puts patients and their individual needs at the centre of care.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. They should be organised, reliable and able to recognise when a patient requires further clinical assessment or support.
The role requires a strong commitment to patient-centred care, safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention and professional boundaries, with all duties undertaken in accordance with local policies, procedures and the individuals level of competence.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Essential
Essential
- GCSE
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with respiratory patients in an acute or community setting
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Working with senior staff undertaking a range of clinical duties e.g. providing practical support and guidance to service users.
Desirable
- Promoting concordance with medication and treatment regimes
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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