Bsc Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep
3 days ago
Band 4
**Main area**
- Respiratory Physiology
- **Grade**
- Band 4
- **Contract**
- Permanent
- **Hours**
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm)
- **Job ref**
- 164-4837470-B**Site**
- City Hospital campus
- **Town**
- Nottingham
- **Salary**
- £23,949 - £26,282 per annum
- **Salary period**
- Yearly
- **Closing**
- Today at 23:59Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic and friendly respiratory and sleep physiology team based at Queens and City campus lung function and sleep services department. If you are already working in respiratory physiology as an assistant technical officer and are looking for career progression then this post might be for you. A band 4/5 training post you will be employed as a band 4 respiratory physiologist as an apprentice and will be supported to complete the 3yr BSc Healthcare science apprenticeship degree at which time you would then progress into a band 5 clinical respiratory and sleep physiologist position.
You should have experience and underpinning knowledge of basic lung function and investigations of sleep disordered breathing. You should be working towards or already hold relevant professional qualifications (ARTP associate practitioner.
We are a progressive and enthusiastic team waiting to welcome new members and actively encourage continues professional development.
Main duties of the job
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
You will be expected to already have experience in the performance of basic pulmonary function tests (as detailed in the job description), and will undertake and perform (with supervision until competent) a range of basic respiratory diagnostic assessments and treatment interventions within the department, wards and outpatient clinic areas, You will also be able to develop your skills in respiratory diagnostic testing and sleep diagnostics and CPAP delivery. In addition you will assist in national clinical trials and research within the trust.
Working for our organisation
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is one of the biggest acute Trusts in the UK. It has one of the largest respiratory departments with 28 consultants and a nationally renowned academic department. The respiratory service provides a combination of secondary and tertiary respiratory care to the people of Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands. Tertiary services include Asthma, COPD, IPF, lung cancer, cystic lung disease/LAM and NIV.
Lung Function services are based at 3 locations; the City campus, Queen's Medical Centre and the Treatment Centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
to undertake and perform a range of basic respiratory diagnostic assessments and treatment interventions within the department, wards and outpatient clinic areas, and perform more complex clinical investigations under supervision. To analyse and interpret basic results and formulate a factual report. Maintenance of clinical records in relation to activities carried out. Performs calibration and quality control procedures on all laboratory equipment used. Supervision and training are part of the degree apprenticeship and full support will be provided. to participate in department research projects and comparison of new equipment when relevant. See attached job description for the full range of duties.
Person specification
**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria
- Passes at A level or equivalent in mathematics, English language and biological science
- ARTP associate / Practitioner qualification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills, especially tact and persuasive skills, empathy and diplomacy
Desirable criteria
- Experience of presenting data at formal clinical meetings (staff meetings, training updates)
Organistional skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of using planning and organisation skills in daily work.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of organising own activity around other clinical commitments.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Able to plan own work and meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis
Desirable criteria
- Is able to perform work with minimum supervision as an independent practitioner
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
**Salary**: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
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