Job summary
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. You may already be working in respiratory physiology as an assistant technical officer grade and are looking for career progression then this post might be for you. Or you may have a real interest in this area of clinical work and possess the required academic qualifications then this role may be for you and your career development.
As 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 be enrolled onto and be expected to pass (1) the ARTP practitioner qualification and (2) an internal clinical end point assessment within the department and with a positive outcomes in both then progress into a band 5 clinical respiratory and sleep physiologist position.
We are a progressive and enthusiastic team waiting to welcome new members and actively encourage continued 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.
All clinical training is given in-house where you will gain 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.
You will also attend Sheffield Hallam University for apprentice block weeks each year and also be expected to complete an achdemic portfolio whilst also working full time in the lung function , NIV and sleep services department
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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, NIV and sleep services is based at City campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus and you may be required to rotate through both sites.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Organistional skills
Essential
- Evidence of using planning and organisation skills in daily work.
Desirable
- Evidence of organising own activity around other clinical commitments.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, especially tact and persuasive skills, empathy and diplomacy
Desirable
- Experience of presenting data at formal clinical meetings (staff meetings, training updates)
Qualifications
Essential
- Passes at A level or equivalent in mathematics, English language and biological science
Desirable
- ARTP associate / Practitioner qualification
- evidence of previous experience in respiratory and sleep physiology department
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan own work and meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis
Desirable
- Is able to perform work with minimum supervision as an independent practitioner
Person Specification
Organistional skills
Essential
- Evidence of using planning and organisation skills in daily work.
Desirable
- Evidence of organising own activity around other clinical commitments.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, especially tact and persuasive skills, empathy and diplomacy
Desirable
- Experience of presenting data at formal clinical meetings (staff meetings, training updates)
Qualifications
Essential
- Passes at A level or equivalent in mathematics, English language and biological science
Desirable
- ARTP associate / Practitioner qualification
- evidence of previous experience in respiratory and sleep physiology department
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan own work and meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis
Desirable
- Is able to perform work with minimum supervision as an independent practitioner
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).