Job summary
The Apprentice Associate Practitioner post is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in healthcare science. You will be joining a busy respiratory physiology team, where you will be able to work in the department alongside completing your scientific training at the CSR group.
The post is a 2 year fixed term including on the job clinical training to become competent in pulmonary function testing and in the issuing of diagnostic sleep equipment and management of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea using CPAP. Fixed term for the duration of the training period (2 years) plus 6 months for academic completion 30 months.
After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science. Course material will be delivered weekly, in the form of online lectures lasting approximately 2-3 hours.
You will then be expected to undertake independent testing, where you will need to implement and progress treatment protocols/plans within agreed protocols.
Your time in the department will be split between Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Gloucestershire's Community Diagnostic Hub, located at Quayside House, Gloucester.
Main duties of the job
The apprenticeship will lead to your competence in the ability to perform the role of an associate practitioner which are noted below.
Clinical
Perform, input results and sign off basic pulmonary function test assessments in accordance with ARTP national guidelines and departmental protocols. To participate in quality control/assurance including equipment calibration, biological control, record findings.
Administer medications (e.g. salbutamol) in accordance with patient specific direction and departmental policy for the purpose of diagnostic assessments.
Use medical gases (including cylinders), observing health and safety measures. Arrange collection/posting of CPAP consumable parts to patients.
Troubleshoot CPAP errors, Facilitate telephone clinics for CPAP patients in their annual reviews
Set up and issue overnight pulse oximetry & semi-polysomnography studies
Undertake physiology led follow up outpatient clinics for CPAP patients to check compliance and reduction in symptoms
Maintain accurate patient database and health record entries Unload, organise and store consumables appropriately.
Attend twice monthly MDT meetings to discuss CPAP / NIV patients
Administration / Clerical role
Booking/Re-scheduling/Cancelling appointments, managing patient queries and messages and to accurately log all activity undertaken.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is almost 9,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued.
In return, we offer the opportunity to work at a trust that is on a truly exciting Journey to Outstanding and to make a real difference to the lives of our patients, their families and the wider community. We are also committed to training and developing you to be the best you can be and offer you a rewarding career, whatever your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary The Apprentice Associate Practitioner post is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in healthcare science. You will be joining a busy respiratory physiology team, where you will be able to work in the department alongside completing your scientific training at the CSR group. The post is a 2 year fixed term including on the job clinical training to become competent in pulmonary function testing and in the issuing of diagnostic sleep equipment and management of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea using CPAP. After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science. Course material will be delivered weekly, in the form of online lectures lasting approximately 2-3 hours. You will then be expected to undertake independent testing, where you will need to implement and progress treatment protocols/plans within agreed protocols. Your time in the department will be split between Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Gloucestershires Community Diagnostic Hub, located at Quayside House, Gloucester. The apprenticeship will lead to your competence in the ability to perform the role of an associate practitioner which are noted below. Main Duties Clinical 1. Perform, input results and sign off basic pulmonary function test assessments in accordance with ARTP national guidelines and departmental protocols. 2. To participate in quality control/assurance schemes within the department, including equipment calibration, biological control, record findings and act to resolve or escalate problems should they arise. 3. Alert appropriate staff to unusual/unexpected results or clinical concerns. 4. In conjunction with senior colleagues, advise clinical staff over appropriateness of tests and ensure they understand the implications of the results. 5. Administer medications (e.g. salbutamol) in accordance with patient specific direction and departmental policy. 6. Use medical gases (including cylinders), observing health and safety measures. 7. Arrange collection/posting of CPAP consumable parts to patients. 8. Troubleshoot CPAP errors 9. Facilitate telephone clinics for CPAP patients in their annual reviews 10. Set up and issue overnight pulse oximetry & semi-polysomnography studies 11. Undertake physiology led follow up outpatient clinics for CPAP patients to check compliance and reduction in symptoms 12. Maintain accurate patient database and health record entries 13. Unload, organise and store consumables appropriately 14. Attend twice monthly MDT meetings to discuss CPAP / NIV patients For further information on the role please see the detailed Job Description.
Additional contract details: Training post for completion of BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep
Additional working pattern details: Training time and education sessions provided by CSR group alongside one day of released time for the purpose of completion of academic work requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary The Apprentice Associate Practitioner post is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in healthcare science. You will be joining a busy respiratory physiology team, where you will be able to work in the department alongside completing your scientific training at the CSR group. The post is a 2 year fixed term including on the job clinical training to become competent in pulmonary function testing and in the issuing of diagnostic sleep equipment and management of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea using CPAP. After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science. Course material will be delivered weekly, in the form of online lectures lasting approximately 2-3 hours. You will then be expected to undertake independent testing, where you will need to implement and progress treatment protocols/plans within agreed protocols. Your time in the department will be split between Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Gloucestershires Community Diagnostic Hub, located at Quayside House, Gloucester. The apprenticeship will lead to your competence in the ability to perform the role of an associate practitioner which are noted below. Main Duties Clinical 1. Perform, input results and sign off basic pulmonary function test assessments in accordance with ARTP national guidelines and departmental protocols. 2. To participate in quality control/assurance schemes within the department, including equipment calibration, biological control, record findings and act to resolve or escalate problems should they arise. 3. Alert appropriate staff to unusual/unexpected results or clinical concerns. 4. In conjunction with senior colleagues, advise clinical staff over appropriateness of tests and ensure they understand the implications of the results. 5. Administer medications (e.g. salbutamol) in accordance with patient specific direction and departmental policy. 6. Use medical gases (including cylinders), observing health and safety measures. 7. Arrange collection/posting of CPAP consumable parts to patients. 8. Troubleshoot CPAP errors 9. Facilitate telephone clinics for CPAP patients in their annual reviews 10. Set up and issue overnight pulse oximetry & semi-polysomnography studies 11. Undertake physiology led follow up outpatient clinics for CPAP patients to check compliance and reduction in symptoms 12. Maintain accurate patient database and health record entries 13. Unload, organise and store consumables appropriately 14. Attend twice monthly MDT meetings to discuss CPAP / NIV patients For further information on the role please see the detailed Job Description.
Additional contract details: Training post for completion of BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep
Additional working pattern details: Training time and education sessions provided by CSR group alongside one day of released time for the purpose of completion of academic work requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in GCSE English, Mathematics, Science
- Previous experience of working within a team
- Basic computer literacy - able to input data into variety of software
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
- Ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional manner
- Ability to travel to other sites if required
Desirable
- Basic Life Support certification
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in a clinical environment
- Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles
- Previous experience in a relevant speciality
- Planning/prioritisation skills to cover; own duties, clinics, some training activities
- Ability to concentrate for periods of time whilst testing patients and inputting data into a computer
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in GCSE English, Mathematics, Science
- Previous experience of working within a team
- Basic computer literacy - able to input data into variety of software
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
- Ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional manner
- Ability to travel to other sites if required
Desirable
- Basic Life Support certification
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in a clinical environment
- Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles
- Previous experience in a relevant speciality
- Planning/prioritisation skills to cover; own duties, clinics, some training activities
- Ability to concentrate for periods of time whilst testing patients and inputting data into a computer
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.