Job summary
UHNM is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
An exciting opportunity to join the Respiratory Physiology Department at University Hospital of North Midlands. This will be in pursuit of obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science delivered by Sheffield Hallam University. This will equip the individual with the the knowledge and skills to develop a rewarding career within Respiratory Physiology.
The programme integrates academic teaching of clinical and professional modules into an intense 12 month training programme allowing students to develop the necessary skills and experience to work as a Healthcare Science Practitioner on graduation.
This is full-time post and there is an expectation that the trainee will attend Sheffield Hallam University for nine days across four blocks as well as complete a work based competency portfolio. It is expected that the training programme is successfully completed within the contracted period. A commitment to self-directed study is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a 12 month academic training programme as a Respiratory Physiology hosted by Sheffield Hallam University. This will be in conjunction with developing the clinical skills & experiential learning to work autonomously as a Healthcare Scientist.
The trainee will undertake a range of activities dependent on the learning environment in which they work, their knowledge and skills, and their competence and confidence. Activities should allow them to meet the requirements of the programme and link to the agreed learning outcomes as agreed in the learning plan.
A Clinical Supervisor will be appointed and be responsible for overseeing the trainee's work and providing developmental feedback.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for University Hospital of North Midlands and further specific detail about the roles and responsibilities of the position please see the attached job description and person specification or contact the hiring manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for University Hospital of North Midlands and further specific detail about the roles and responsibilities of the position please see the attached job description and person specification or contact the hiring manager.
Person Specification
Essential Qualification
Essential
- BSc in a relevant Science subject / PTP graduate. Matched to UK standards, Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP). Must meet requirements to register with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) through the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or suitable alternative i.e. Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP
- Committed to complete the PG Cert in Respiratory Science
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills demonstrated
- Have a flexible approach to work
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team and autonomous fashion
- Able to function in a busy work environment
- Demonstrate ability to deliver high standard patient care
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a Respiratory Physiology environment
- Able to perform routine Physiological Investigations
- Evidence of experience of Trust IT systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change learning, and continuous improvement.
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including a high degree of self-awareness and self regulation
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach
- Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
- Delivers to a high standard
- Dependable, reliable, good timekeeping and attendance
- Ability to travel to work and across multiple sites
Person Specification
Essential Qualification
Essential
- BSc in a relevant Science subject / PTP graduate. Matched to UK standards, Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP). Must meet requirements to register with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) through the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or suitable alternative i.e. Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP
- Committed to complete the PG Cert in Respiratory Science
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills demonstrated
- Have a flexible approach to work
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team and autonomous fashion
- Able to function in a busy work environment
- Demonstrate ability to deliver high standard patient care
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a Respiratory Physiology environment
- Able to perform routine Physiological Investigations
- Evidence of experience of Trust IT systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change learning, and continuous improvement.
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including a high degree of self-awareness and self regulation
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach
- Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
- Delivers to a high standard
- Dependable, reliable, good timekeeping and attendance
- Ability to travel to work and across multiple sites
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).
