Apprentice Respiratory Associate Practitioner

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

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Job summary

PULMONARY FUNCTION AND SLEEP SERVICESRESPIRATORY TEAM

Apprenticeship (Respiratory/Sleep Physiology)

We are recruiting for an Apprentice Respiratory Associate Practitioner who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".

We have two laboratories offering a wide range of investigations including spirometry, gas transfer, body plethysmography, arterial blood gases, polysomnography, CPAP and non-invasive ventilation treatment. The Pulmonary Function/Sleep Team also works closely with the Respiratory Consultant, Specialist Nurses and Rehabilitation Team offering a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

The two-year Level 4 Apprenticeship (Respiratory/Sleep Physiology) involves on-the-job training (ARTP spirometry practitioner course leading to certification and registration in spirometry and ARTP Associate Level II) and completion of a Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep Diploma.

Annex 21 will be applied to salary for the duration of the training programme which is expected to take 2 years (please see attached guidance)

Please note the proposed interview date : TBC

Main duties of the job

Career opportunities following qualification include continued training ARTP Practitioner Level III, and for the right candidate the opportunity to continue their training to BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science gaining a full qualification as a Respiratory/Sleep Physiologist.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

About us

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer

Date posted

31 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-23-0054-CJW-1

Job locations

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are looking to develop a career in Respiratory Physiology, we can offer the training and experience to build a solid foundation within the profession.

To support the Clinical Psychologists in the delivery of agreed standards of care to all patients.

To provide administrative support for the Clinical Physiologists.

To support respiratory clinics in the need of spirometry, full lung function tests and CPAP clinics.

To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Behavioural Framework competencies.

Entry Criteria

As a minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in the following subject areas:

Maths
English or English language
Biology or Human Biology
Science

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Tracy Jones, Lead Clinical Respiratory/Sleep Physiologist on 01983 552112 or e-mail tracy.jones2@iow.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are looking to develop a career in Respiratory Physiology, we can offer the training and experience to build a solid foundation within the profession.

To support the Clinical Psychologists in the delivery of agreed standards of care to all patients.

To provide administrative support for the Clinical Physiologists.

To support respiratory clinics in the need of spirometry, full lung function tests and CPAP clinics.

To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Behavioural Framework competencies.

Entry Criteria

As a minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in the following subject areas:

Maths
English or English language
Biology or Human Biology
Science

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Tracy Jones, Lead Clinical Respiratory/Sleep Physiologist on 01983 552112 or e-mail tracy.jones2@iow.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications and role specific knowledge

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Desirable

ARTP lung function certificate and professional exams.
Completion of Foundation degree in Health and Social Care.

Physical Skills

Essential

Good hand eye co-ordination.
High level of dexterity and manipulation skills.
Must be computer literate and able to use software related to clinical applications.

Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to demonstrate knowledge in practice.
Must be able to work independently within agreed parameters and also within a team.

Abilities

Essential

Previous Level 2 health experience.

Communication Skills.

Essential

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to liase with colleagues, clinicians and other service users.
Can respond to general queries in an efficient and confident manner.
Knows who to direct more complex enquires to.

Person Specification

Qualifications and role specific knowledge

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Desirable

ARTP lung function certificate and professional exams.
Completion of Foundation degree in Health and Social Care.

Physical Skills

Essential

Good hand eye co-ordination.
High level of dexterity and manipulation skills.
Must be computer literate and able to use software related to clinical applications.

Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to demonstrate knowledge in practice.
Must be able to work independently within agreed parameters and also within a team.

Abilities

Essential

Previous Level 2 health experience.

Communication Skills.

Essential

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to liase with colleagues, clinicians and other service users.
Can respond to general queries in an efficient and confident manner.
Knows who to direct more complex enquires to.

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).

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