Respiratory Technician

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

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Job summary

Is it for me?

We will make sure you are fully inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. Its important to us that you feel safe and supported in your clinical decision making.

  • Youd be suited to this role if you are interested in respiratory and have undergone relevant training in specific healthcare skills. You also need to be willing to work towards standards such as the ARTP certificate.
  • You need to be able to handle a busy and varied workload whilst working independently within your competencies.
  • You need to be able to travel across Suffolk to our community clinics
  • Flexibility is important, as is the willingness to learn and take on new tasks as part of service and personal development.

Main duties of the job

Spirometry Respiratory Technician

Were hiring a Spirometry Respiratory Technician to join our Community Spirometry Service.

How does the service work?

GP Practices across Suffolk complete referrals via the NHS E-Referral Service (ERS) to refer patients to this community-based spirometry service for diagnostic purposes.

The spirometric tests are carried out by a Respiratory Technician across several community locations across East and West Suffolk during daytimes, evenings, and weekends.

Whats is the role?

Specifically, as an Respiratory Technician:

  • Youll work within your professional boundaries, under the supervision of the Specialist Nurse and in accordance with specific guidelines and protocols.
  • You will assist in the delivery of respiratory assessments in the prescribed programmes of patient care.
  • Youll work to perform all tests in accordance with national guidelines in order to deliver a full range of respiratory function tests for Suffolk GP Practices.

About us

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance
  • Agile working, enabling us to work from a variety of bases, interacting with your teams at the most appropriate location
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

27687

Job locations

Various Across Suffolk

Various Across Suffolk

IP11 3QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job title: Respiratory Technician

Reports to: Specialist Nurse

Place of work: Various locations across Suffolk

Job Purpose

The post holder will work within their professional boundaries under the direct supervision of the Specialist Nurse and in accordance with specific guidelines and protocols. The postholder will assist in the delivery of respiratory assessments in the prescribed programmes of patient care. The post holder will work to perform all tests in accordance with national guidelines in order to deliver a full range of respiratory function tests for Suffolk GP Practices. The role will include Saturday clinics in accordance with the rota.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To carry out a range of quality assured respiratory function tests for the patients of Suffolk Practices.

To plan and perform diagnostic assessments in accordance with national guidelines for spirometry.

To obtain brief medical history prior to tested to ensure safer practice.

To accurately input test results and prepare electronic reports using the clinical system.

To maintain accurate clinical records.

To be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and quality control of all laboratory equipment. To report any found issues or faults to the team administrator.

To communicate with patients and colleagues using email, letter, and telephone.

To have a basic understanding of lung function tests.

To carry out any simple repairs of spirometry equipment and supply replacements when needed. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job title: Respiratory Technician

Reports to: Specialist Nurse

Place of work: Various locations across Suffolk

Job Purpose

The post holder will work within their professional boundaries under the direct supervision of the Specialist Nurse and in accordance with specific guidelines and protocols. The postholder will assist in the delivery of respiratory assessments in the prescribed programmes of patient care. The post holder will work to perform all tests in accordance with national guidelines in order to deliver a full range of respiratory function tests for Suffolk GP Practices. The role will include Saturday clinics in accordance with the rota.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To carry out a range of quality assured respiratory function tests for the patients of Suffolk Practices.

To plan and perform diagnostic assessments in accordance with national guidelines for spirometry.

To obtain brief medical history prior to tested to ensure safer practice.

To accurately input test results and prepare electronic reports using the clinical system.

To maintain accurate clinical records.

To be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and quality control of all laboratory equipment. To report any found issues or faults to the team administrator.

To communicate with patients and colleagues using email, letter, and telephone.

To have a basic understanding of lung function tests.

To carry out any simple repairs of spirometry equipment and supply replacements when needed. 

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • GCSE'S in English and Maths
  • Training certificates to the required level in specific healthcare skills
  • NCQ or equivalent in healthcare
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • GCSE'S in English and Maths
  • Training certificates to the required level in specific healthcare skills
  • NCQ or equivalent in healthcare

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Various Across Suffolk

Various Across Suffolk

IP11 3QL


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Various Across Suffolk

Various Across Suffolk

IP11 3QL


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Spirometry Lead Nurse

Caroline Ursell

caroline.ursell@suffolkfed.org.uk

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

27687

Job locations

Various Across Suffolk

Various Across Suffolk

IP11 3QL


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