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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide assessment and treatment for patients referred to the pulmonary rehab service (exercise and education).
• To act as a resource and provide advice for other members of the MDT.
• To develop and deliver an 6-week pulmonary rehab programme in a variety of non HCT sites (leisure centres) including new pathways developed in light of COVID 19 pandemic eg Online pulmonary rehab and pulmonary rehab Home Delivery.
• To maintain patient treatment records and ensure others do the same using System one.
• To undertake a clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience.
• To be involved in the education and development of more junior staff to improve their skills and knowledge.
• To participate in clinical supervision to ensure that clinical practice is maintained to a high standard.

 MAIN DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Operational

• To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills and formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme.
• To undertake the continuous assessment and evaluation of the pulmonary rehab programmes and modify according to the individual patient needs.
• At all times to be aware of the needs of patients and their carers and to promote and encourage patient independence and where possible restore functional ability. 

Patient / Customer Care

• To formulate and deliver individual management and treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills, patient exercise and education, and other rehabilitation options. 

Management and Leadership

• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of treatment equipment by patients, staff and other services, through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
• To assist with the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new staff .
• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties and to adhere to departmental equipment policy.
• To assist the record keeping of rehabilitation assistants according to Trust and professional standards; to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
• To participate in teaching others on professional skills and knowledge within core clinical areas.
• To teach, assess and contribute to the performance management of rehabilitation assistants.
• To take an active role in supervision and the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet standard of knowledge and competencies.

Communication and Relationship Building

• To act as the patient’s advocate throughout their rehabilitation programme and enable patient’s empowerment through the process.
• To communicate patient related information effectively. To ensure collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team members across health and social care sectors and all members of the Trust ensuring the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service.
• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes and to ensure an understanding of their diagnosis so that patients are supported in self-management of their condition.
• To use communication skills of motivation, empathy, tact, explanation and gaining informed consent with a wide variety of patients.
• To overcome barriers to effective communication such as cognitive impairment, expressive and receptive communication difficulties, embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear and visual/hearing impairments and develop and implement strategies to overcome these barriers.
• To use communication skills to address language and culture diversity issues.
• To maintain accurate and up to date documentation in line with legal requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines.
• To be able to communicate effectively with relatives and carers regarding patient care and progress with the consent of the patient involved.

Information Management

• To use SystmOne to maintain accurate patient notes on a daily basis and write reports when required.
• To achieve and maintain systems of information as requested. 

Finance and Resource Management

• To be responsible for the replenishment of equipment and demonstrate an awareness of the value of equipment

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.