Job summary
You will undertake a training scheme over 3 years in a joint venture between University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and our chosen University. You will be studying towards an AHCS accredited degree in Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) alongside a structured on-the-job training program.
University fees and education costs will be covered by UHL via the national Apprenticeship levy.
Main duties of the job
The busy and varied Respiratory/ Sleep Physiology department at Glenfield Hospital offer a wide range of investigations including;
Pulmonary Function testing, Physiologist-led Exercise testing, Oxygen Assessments, Blood Gas Analysis, Sleep investigations, CPAP and NIV therapy, In-flight Assessments, Challenge Testing, GI Physiology, Ambulatory BP monitoring and Autonomic Function testing.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
After a period of supervision and training, actively participate in performing respiratory and sleep clinical investigations independently to include;
Spirometry, Reversibility Testing, Diffusion Testing, Lung Volume Measurements, Blood Gas Analysis, Overnight Pulsoximetry, Overnight Partial Polysomnography and CPAP therapy.
To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function, outpatients and exercise testing areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
After a period of supervision and training, actively participate in performing respiratory and sleep clinical investigations independently to include;
Spirometry, Reversibility Testing, Diffusion Testing, Lung Volume Measurements, Blood Gas Analysis, Overnight Pulsoximetry, Overnight Partial Polysomnography and CPAP therapy.
To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function, outpatients and exercise testing areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Mathematics, English Language or literature and a science subject at grade C or Grade 4 or above
- A Level minimum of BBB to include Biology and at least one other Science subject or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Motivation and Enthusiasm
Essential
- Shows interest in caring for people
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Mathematics, English Language or literature and a science subject at grade C or Grade 4 or above
- A Level minimum of BBB to include Biology and at least one other Science subject or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Motivation and Enthusiasm
Essential
- Shows interest in caring for people
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
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).
