Job summary
The post holder shall be based at the Birmingham Heartlands site and will rotate between sites -- BHH/SOL &BCC when required. Primarily this role requires the post holder to perform lung function tests both simple and have the opportunity to be involved in learning and performing CPET investigations. The post holder will have specialist knowledge in Respiratory Physiology through formal training to Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) or equivalent science related subject, be registered as PTP Equivalence or working towards this. Professional examinations required ARTP part 1 or Practitioner Certificates or working towards this. They will be continuing to develop skills and knowledge in highly specialised procedures and working towards specialised professional accreditation.
Main duties of the job
*Perform basic lung function procedures in a variety of clinical settings
*Perform more specialised lung function procedures
*Calibrate and quality control equipment required to perform basic lung function procedures
*Technical reporting of Lung Function
*Maintain accurate patient information systems
*Undertake administration duties e.g. posting results, answering telephone queries
*Assist with training and supervision of less experienced staff
*Support the departments oxygen service and sleep service
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or working towards Practitioner Examination or registered/working towards PTP Equivalence
Desirable
- ARTP professional examinations (Part I/part 2 or equivalent experience or Practitioner certificate) or
- working towards
- Registered/ be eligible for the RCCP voluntary register
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within respiratory physiology completing assessments of competence in respiratory physiology measurements
- Knowledge of specialised respiratory investigations
- Knowledge of respiratory diseases and their effects on respiratory function
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Performs a range of basic and specialised lung function tests without supervision
- Laboratory maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures
- Good interpersonal skills. Seeks out further development and responsibilities.
- Highly developed skills for use of equipment.
- Ability to interpret basic lung function tests.
- Good patient communication skills.
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Adept with patient skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Open to flexible working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or working towards Practitioner Examination or registered/working towards PTP Equivalence
Desirable
- ARTP professional examinations (Part I/part 2 or equivalent experience or Practitioner certificate) or
- working towards
- Registered/ be eligible for the RCCP voluntary register
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within respiratory physiology completing assessments of competence in respiratory physiology measurements
- Knowledge of specialised respiratory investigations
- Knowledge of respiratory diseases and their effects on respiratory function
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Performs a range of basic and specialised lung function tests without supervision
- Laboratory maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures
- Good interpersonal skills. Seeks out further development and responsibilities.
- Highly developed skills for use of equipment.
- Ability to interpret basic lung function tests.
- Good patient communication skills.
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Adept with patient skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Open to flexible working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
