Healthcare Science Practitioner- Respiratory

4 weeks ago


Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

A new opportunity for a permanent full time position has arisen for a band 5 Respiratory Healthcare Science Practitioner / Physiologist within our busy Cardio-Respiratory and Vascular department.

Part of the role will include supporting Spirometry testing in a new drive through service on the Leighton Hospital site. The post holder will be supervising this clinic and the Healthcare Science Assistants working in it. Senior colleagues will be available to support.

The post holder will also be issuing and downloading sleep studies under appropriate supervision.

They should be confident at working independently, be able to supervise students and enjoy working within a team.

A new opportunity for a permanent full time position has arisen for a band 5 Respiratory Healthcare Science Practitioner / Physiologist within our busy Cardio-Respiratory and Vascular department.

Part of the role will include supporting Spirometry testing in a new drive through service on the Leighton Hospital site. The post holder will be supervising this clinic and the Healthcare Science Assistants working in it. Senior colleagues will be available to support.

The post holder will also be issuing and downloading sleep studies under appropriate supervision.

They should be confident at working independently, be able to supervise students and enjoy working within a team.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

To competently perform and interpret Spirometry, reversibility, gas transfer,
nitrogen washout, body plethysmography and 6-minute walk tests on both outpatient and in-patients.

To competently perform and analyse overnight oximetry and respiratory sleep
studies, however training is available to develop these skills if required.
To supervise Healthcare Science Assistants when performing spirometry
competently, and responsibly in a drive through setting on the hospital site. Ensuring
the safety of patients is always maintained including being able to respond to
emergency situations.
Responsible for the maintenance of equipment, calibration and verification of
measurements and identification of faults. If unable to resolve faults escalation in a
timely manner to a senior staff member is expected.
To make judgements within own area of competence, identifying the correct
a brief medical history from patients to ensure all assessments undertaken are done
so safely and appropriately.
To liaise with the wider MDT to organise and perform respiratory investigations.
To have a knowledge and understanding of a range of health and safety measures,
work area.
To be responsible for the day to day operation of the area in which they are working;
ensuring all equipment required is available and operational, stock levels are
maintained, and non-disposable items are cleaned in accordance with departmental
policy and procedures.
To review and prioritise inpatient requests for lung function testing and sleep
investigations.
Understanding of range of non-routine healthcare science activities acquired
through training to degree or equivalent level of knowledge.
To have effective communication skills, to meet individuals needs and preferences.
To respond to emergency situations whilst maintaining professional standards and
seeking assistance where required effectively, promptly and professionally.
To carry out general clerical and administrative duties, to be familiar with PAS to
track patient progression, case notes and demographics details.
To assist the Clinic Co-ordinators in the appointing and booking of investigations,
DNA management and rebooking to facilitat



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