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Assistant Respiratory Physiologist

North Bristol NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Respiratory Physiology Department at North Bristol NHS Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Respiratory Physiologist. We are a busy department providing a wide range of respiratory investigations for a range of patients.

The successful candidate will have a positive can-do attitude and be able to thrive in a busy but often challenging environment. They will have a friendly approach to dealing with our patients and visitors to the department. The post holder should be able to show a high level of professionalism whilst providing a consistently high-quality service to patients, staff and users of the Respiratory Physiology Department.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist at North Bristol NHS Trust you will work with other members of the Respiratory Physiology team to deliver high quality diagnostic investigations to a wide range of patients.

  • You will assist in routine equipment quality control, cleaning and maintenance and stock control to help ensure that all equipment is in full working order and ready for use.
  • You will perform spirometry, exhaled nitric oxide measurements, six-minute walk tests and overnight oximetry independently following a period of training and certification.
  • You will provide support to the Respiratory Physiologists in planning and preparing patients for other more complex investigations.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are a internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-MED7959-RUH

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Training and Experience

GCSE (or equivalent) Maths, English & Science Grade C/4 or above.

Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Qualification

Experience of performing physiological investigations.

Experience of working in a healthcare environment in a patient facing role.

Skills Required

Excellent communication skills

Able to prioritise and act on own initiative

Self-motivated and effective when working under pressure

Creating and recording accurate records of daily workload

Flexible and reliable

Team player

Organised

Confident and able to deal with challenging situations/individuals

Willing to learn IT skills including hospital administration systems and use of departmental computer systems

To participate in the following activities, under supervision where appropriate.

Clinical

Undertake the following investigations independently; Spirometry, Exhaled Nitric Oxide, 6 Minute Walk Tests, Overnight Oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurements.

To recognise and respect the patients right to confidentiality, privacy and dignity.

To be courteous and helpful, and sensitive to patients worries and concerns.

To assist other members of the team in maximising all aspects of patient care.

Perform routine calibration and quality control of equipment.

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients to ensure all assessments undertaken are performed safely and results of the best quality are obtained. Patient groups may include those where barriers to communication exist, such as patients with learning or other disabilities or whose primary language is not English.

Use appropriate methods of motivation, encouragement and persuasion to ensure accurate results are obtained whilst respecting the integrity of the person and working with them to achieve the best possible outcome.

Education and Training

Carry out work-based learning in the department as required to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Clinical Governance, Research and Audit

Operate in accordance with Good Scientific Practice

To be aware of the principles of clinical governance and understand what the benefits for patients and staff are.

To understand the clinical governance structure within the Trust and how you may be involved.

Resource/Financial Management

Safe use of expensive equipment.

Stock top-up and maintenance of tidiness in clinical areas.

Policy

Ensure compliance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.

Professional

Complete mandatory training at the frequency outlined by the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Training and Experience

GCSE (or equivalent) Maths, English & Science Grade C/4 or above.

Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Qualification

Experience of performing physiological investigations.

Experience of working in a healthcare environment in a patient facing role.

Skills Required

Excellent communication skills

Able to prioritise and act on own initiative

Self-motivated and effective when working under pressure

Creating and recording accurate records of daily workload

Flexible and reliable

Team player

Organised

Confident and able to deal with challenging situations/individuals

Willing to learn IT skills including hospital administration systems and use of departmental computer systems

To participate in the following activities, under supervision where appropriate.

Clinical

Undertake the following investigations independently; Spirometry, Exhaled Nitric Oxide, 6 Minute Walk Tests, Overnight Oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurements.

To recognise and respect the patients right to confidentiality, privacy and dignity.

To be courteous and helpful, and sensitive to patients worries and concerns.

To assist other members of the team in maximising all aspects of patient care.

Perform routine calibration and quality control of equipment.

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients to ensure all assessments undertaken are performed safely and results of the best quality are obtained. Patient groups may include those where barriers to communication exist, such as patients with learning or other disabilities or whose primary language is not English.

Use appropriate methods of motivation, encouragement and persuasion to ensure accurate results are obtained whilst respecting the integrity of the person and working with them to achieve the best possible outcome.

Education and Training

Carry out work-based learning in the department as required to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Clinical Governance, Research and Audit

Operate in accordance with Good Scientific Practice

To be aware of the principles of clinical governance and understand what the benefits for patients and staff are.

To understand the clinical governance structure within the Trust and how you may be involved.

Resource/Financial Management

Safe use of expensive equipment.

Stock top-up and maintenance of tidiness in clinical areas.

Policy

Ensure compliance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.

Professional

Complete mandatory training at the frequency outlined by the Trust.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) Maths, English and Science Grade C/4 or above

Desirable

  • Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Qualification
  • ARTP Spirometry Certificate
  • ARTP Overnight Oximetry Certificate

Work Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a healthcare environment
  • Experience of working in a patient/public facing role
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Experience of performing spirometry, overnight oximetry and 6-minute walk tests

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Able to work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to overcome barriers to communication
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to assist / perform investigations in a variety of clinical settings
  • Ability to use electronic and paper based database systems
  • To be able to move and handle appropriate equipment around the Trust e.g. patients in wheelchairs and equipment for testing.

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of respiratory disorders, treatment, and investigations.
Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) Maths, English and Science Grade C/4 or above

Desirable

  • Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Qualification
  • ARTP Spirometry Certificate
  • ARTP Overnight Oximetry Certificate

Work Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a healthcare environment
  • Experience of working in a patient/public facing role
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Experience of performing spirometry, overnight oximetry and 6-minute walk tests

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Able to work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to overcome barriers to communication
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to assist / perform investigations in a variety of clinical settings
  • Ability to use electronic and paper based database systems
  • To be able to move and handle appropriate equipment around the Trust e.g. patients in wheelchairs and equipment for testing.

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of respiratory disorders, treatment, and investigations.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory Physiology Manager

Jason Viner

Jason.Viner@nbt.nhs.uk

01174145401

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-MED7959-RUH

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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