Associate Respiratory Physiologist

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced staff member to join our established respiratory physiology team within ABUHB. Candidates with experience in the Respiratory Outpatient setting and experience undertaking basic lung function tests are encouraged to apply.

Band 4, fixed term secondment until end of March 2026 due to - meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The Role Will Involve:

• Undertake a range of routine Lung Function Tests independently
• To perform Sleep Apnoea Diagnostics
• Assist senior staff in the Sleep Apnoea Therapy Service
• Performs calibration and quality control procedure on all laboratory equipment

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Experience
Essential criteria

• ARTP Certificate in Spirometry

Desirable criteria

• Experience of more complex respiratory investigations.

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a Respiratory Outpatient setting

Desirable criteria

• Relevant Respiratory Physiologist experience

Other
Essential criteria

• Experience of working within the NHS.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to interpret basic lung function tests