Trainee Assistant Physiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

To undertake a period of training in order to become proficient in delivering quality assured services.

To assist Respiratory Physiologists in the delivery of Spirometry and Sleep services within Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and all other designated clinics within the community and mobile venues.

To assist in the preparation and cleaning of all appropriate equipment for the delivery of respiratory services to all our stakeholders

To work according to all approved policies and guidelines to fulfil key performance indicators in the delivery of service contracts to commissioners.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform quality assured Spirometry testing and associated tests as requested in all designated areas throughout LHCH and the Community
• To comply with LHCH and departmental policies to ensure optimal quality testing
• To be proficient at basic Spirometry interpretation
• To ensure all data is appropriately recorded and archived in line with Trust policy
• To prepare Sleep diagnostic equipment for patient testing ensuring the correct cleaning and maintenance procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure that individual portfolios and competencies are up to date ensuring compliance with LHCH clinical governance requirements
• To acquire and maintain basic life support resuscitation competence
• To communicate effectively with patients, their families, associates and colleagues
• To engage effectively within the multidisciplinary team
• To assist in maintaining stock control and general housekeeping of department

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

• Actively promote the reputation of this hospital and the Respiratory Diagnostic / Pulmonary Function department at all times in a positive manner
• Adhere to and aid implementation of departmental policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection act and confidentiality of all patient information
• Ensure clinical governance and clinical risk management is integrated into patient care
• Recognise and respect all aspects of equality and diversity
• Recognise the need to feedback information regarding complaints, risk, accidents etc.
• Participate as required in service developments, training plans and working patterns in line with quality delivery and contractual requirements.PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
• To complete LHCH Care Certificate

• To complete in house training programme for sleep diagnostics and approved ARTP Spirometry course
• To obtain ARTP Certification and RCCP Registration for Diagnostic Spirometry,
• To undertake relevant training /workshops as identified at performance review for continual professional development
• To maintain professional portfolio and fulfil required levels of competence in all aspects of patient testing appropriate to the post, including regular reaccreditation with ARTP

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• All staff will have responsibility for the safe management of the department and the safety of colleagues and all service users.
• Ensure safety policies, arrangements and assessments are observed and maintained.
• Identify, assess and report risks to themselves and others
• Ensure accidents are reported and recorded
• Report to the line manager any identified actions that may be a threat to the health and wellbeing of others
• Attend and maintain Trust requirements for mandatory training

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.

The postholder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

SAFEGUARDING

All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.

All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.

This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the postholder.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Applicants without evidence of academic qualifications will be required to demonstrate they are ready and able to follow the training pathway.
• Good all round general education
• Basic computer skills

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Adopts a professional approach in all aspects of the working environment
• Calm & kind attitude

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Works well under pressure
• Good time management skills
• Team player
• Flexible worker
• Good communications and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Driver

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public and can demonstrate skills in dealing with a variety of individuals and personalities

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS or Healthcare Setting
• Previous experience in respiratory environment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

Employer's website

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