Job summary
We are looking for a hard working and dynamic person to join our friendly, supportive Respiratory Physiology team. You will assist the Physiologists in implementing the diagnostic pathway of patients referred for assessment of their lung function within the Trust new Preston Community Diagnostic Hub.
Ideally you will have at least 12 months of experience working within an acute healthcare setting and be able to work under minimal supervision. We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills and can prioritise their workload effectively.
We welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the required experience for this role but would be willing to undertake a 24 month apprenticeship in order to learn the relevant skills.
Main duties of the job
You will plan, undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of diagnostic assessments.
Such investigations would include:
- Spirometry
- Peak Flow
- Flow/volume loops
- Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators
- Exhaled nitric oxide.
You will provide support for the sleep and CPAP team by providing ongoing assistance to long term patients in the use and care of their therapy under the supervision of the sleep physiologists.
You will also provide support and advice for other staff and student's, to support them in reaching their full potential.
You will also support the productive operation of the lung function laboratory by undertaking a number of activities to contribute to the maintenance of a clean safe environment and to maintain standards of care and practice.
About us
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
To help maintain all equipment used, to ensure accuracy and quality control measures are followed.
To plan, undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP, ERS, ATS guidelines.
Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.
Maintain and develop own professional competence and skills within scope of role.
Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
To participate in education and training of junior staff.
Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
To help maintain all equipment used, to ensure accuracy and quality control measures are followed.
To plan, undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP, ERS, ATS guidelines.
Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.
Maintain and develop own professional competence and skills within scope of role.
Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
To participate in education and training of junior staff.
Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oGCSE in English, Maths and Science, Grade A-C or equivalence
- oA levels or equivalence
- oUp-to-date Continual professional development folder
Desirable
- oARTP Accredited Spirometry registrant.
- oARTP/BTS Full certificate in Spirometry
- oFoundation degree in healthcare science or NVQ level 3/4 in health care or equivalence.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable basic clinical skills
- oClear written and verbal communication
- oAbility to follow instructions in accordance with policy procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- o Minimum experience of at least 12 months in an acute healthcare setting working with indirect supervision.
- oExperience of managing own time and work load
- oKnowledge of Healthcare Science.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oGCSE in English, Maths and Science, Grade A-C or equivalence
- oA levels or equivalence
- oUp-to-date Continual professional development folder
Desirable
- oARTP Accredited Spirometry registrant.
- oARTP/BTS Full certificate in Spirometry
- oFoundation degree in healthcare science or NVQ level 3/4 in health care or equivalence.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable basic clinical skills
- oClear written and verbal communication
- oAbility to follow instructions in accordance with policy procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- o Minimum experience of at least 12 months in an acute healthcare setting working with indirect supervision.
- oExperience of managing own time and work load
- oKnowledge of Healthcare Science.
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.
