Assistant Respiratory Physiologist

3 weeks ago


Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team.

The role will be based at Queens Hospital Burton with rotation to community diagnostic sites Sir Robert Peel, as necessary. The successful candidate will be trained in spirometry and other basic investigations to allow them to deliver these tests in out patient clinics. There is also an element of administrative work involved to support the sleep service.

You will be required to take the ARTP spirometry certificate over a 6-12 month period. Initially you will be working under the supervision of a trained physiologist whilst you gain competency.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of this role include spirometry testing on patients. Setting up equipment to be given out to patients either for diagnostic testing or treatment. Annual follow up clinics for patients treated with CPAP. Downloading returned test equipment, generating technical reports to aid diagnosis. General administration duties. Dealing with patient telephone calls on an a regular basis.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and who enjoys working as part of a team. They must have the ability to remain calm under pressure, but be fast and accurate in their work.

Applications are invited from candidates that are qualified to GCSE grade 4 in English, maths and a science or proven equivalent level of experience and knowledge within a similar role.

Previous experience in customer care or in a clinical setting, performing spirometry and assisting in sleep services would be an advantage for this role.

Closing date of applications: 26 June 2024

Interview date: 10 July 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade 4 in English, maths and a science or proven equivalent level of experience and knowledge within a similar role.

Desirable

Certificate in BLS Certified National qualification specific to role

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in the NHS Proven experience of interaction and working with the general public

Desirable

Experience in performing spirometry and /or sleep tests

Skills

Essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

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