Job summary
CBC Health Federation are looking for a Spirometry Technician, to work as part of a team delivering the spirometry and FeNO service across Gateshead GP practices. We are a not-for-profit company with a wide and diverse portfolio of services that we deliver as an NHS employer.
The post holder will contribute to the continually improving clinical effectiveness of the service and work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within the team.
The post holder will ensure patients receive optimal care and adhere to CBCs policies and standard operating procedures where relevant.
This post is a full-time position but applicants looking for a part time position may be considered.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of the nurse practitioner, and strictly in accordance with specific guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist in the delivery of respiratory assessments in the prescribed programmes of patient care.
This role will be based in GP Practices across Gateshead
The post holder will work independently to perform all tests in accordance with National Guidelines in order to deliver a full range of respiratory function tests.
To perform a range of routine tasks including patient preparation, equipment preparation, maintenance, and the use of automated recording equipment.
About us
Community Based Care Health Federation Ltd are based on Team Valley serving Primary Care in Gateshead and the wider North East footprint. As a not-for-profit provider we reinvest any surplus to improve services for our patients in Gateshead and support our GP's and Primary Care Networks to deliver the highest quality services.
As a provider of high quality clinical and non-clinical services we are a respected and proud company that puts patients at the heart of what we do, whilst valuing and supporting our staff to grow and develop. We have company values developed by our staff that underpin our work and the way we work together, and we have a staff culture club to ensure the voice of our staff is heard at Board level and throughout the senior management team.
Many of our roles are available with the NHS pension scheme and transferable service is recognised from previous NHS employment as appropriate. We offer competitive rates of pay and out of hours enhancements and have a fully integrated reward and recognition system. We have just been awarded our Bronze "Better Health at Work Award" where we have demonstrated our commitment to supporting our workforce to keep well at work and we are now working to achieve the silver award.
If you are looking for something new, fancy a change, and are passionate about delivering quality services drop us a line or get your application form filled in.
What are you waiting for?
If you'd like to know more, please contact us on 0191 4977710
Date posted
20 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0154-23-0009
Job locations
Building 7 Queens Park
Queensway, Team Valley
Gateshead
NE11 0QD
Employer details
Employer name
CBC Health
Address
Building 7 Queens Park
Queensway, Team Valley
Gateshead
NE11 0QD
Employer's website
http://www.cbchealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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