Senior Respiratory Support Worker
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Senior Respiratory Support Worker
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
*Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this role*
The Community Respiratory Support Worker provides practical, person-centred support to adults living with respiratory conditions within the community. Working as part of a multidisciplinary respiratory team, the post holder will help patients manage their condition, improve their quality of life, and remain as independent as possible in their own homes.
The role involves supporting patients with respiratory health education, self-management, lifestyle changes, and adherence to agreed care plans. The post holder may undertake routine observations and assessments within their scope of practice, recognise changes in a patient's condition, and escalate concerns appropriately to registered healthcare professionals.
The Community Respiratory Support Worker will work closely with patients, families, carers, community services, and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and continuity of care. They will provide compassionate support to individuals who may experience breathlessness, reduced mobility, anxiety, or difficulties managing their respiratory condition.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Benefits
- 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.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata for part time + 5% High Cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
364-B-422
Job locations
Latton Bush Centre - 2nd floor
Latton Bush Centre
HARLOW
CM18 7BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
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
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Latton Bush Centre - 2nd floor
Latton Bush Centre
HARLOW
CM18 7BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Latton Bush Centre - 2nd floor
Latton Bush Centre
HARLOW
CM18 7BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Respiratory Nurse Specialist / Team Leader
Linda Ann Barr
07970792955
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata for part time + 5% High Cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
364-B-422
Job locations
Latton Bush Centre - 2nd floor
Latton Bush Centre
HARLOW
CM18 7BL
United Kingdom
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