Senior Respiratory Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
Role summary
This role involves providing practical, person-centred support to adults with respiratory conditions in the community. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will help patients manage their condition, improve quality of life, and maintain independence. Responsibilities include health education, self-management support, and routine observations, escalating concerns to registered healthcare professionals. The role requires close collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working with respiratory patients in an acute or community setting
- skills and aptitude
- Working with senior staff undertaking a range of clinical duties e.g. providing practical support and guidance to service users.
- Promoting concordance with medication and treatment regimes
- GCSE
- Previous experience of working with respiratory patients in an acute or community setting
- skills and aptitude
- Working with senior staff undertaking a range of clinical duties e.g. providing practical support and guidance to service users.
- Promoting concordance with medication and treatment regimes
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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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 wit
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