Senior Healthcare Science Practitioner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the respiratory physiology team to support predominantly the service performing cardio-pulmonary exercise testing. The role will also involve, carrying out diagnostic lung function testing, diagnostic sleep studies and the provision of CPAP & NIV.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To independently plan, perform and interpret a range of routine and complex procedures in accordance with departmental standard operational procedures and in line with national and international guidelines where there will be a requirement to exercise judgement relating to patient care and treatment.

To plan, perform and interpret CPET, with indirect supervision from the respiratory physiology service lead/anaesthetist.

To perform and interpret routine (e.g. spirometry and overnight pulse oximetry), complex procedures (e.g. carbon monoxide gas transfer, mannitol challenge) and assist in performing highly complex (e.g. cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)) procedures.

Provide specialist service provision within the Sleep & Ventilation unit. Undertake a range of specialist clinical sleep and ventilation procedures within the department such as capillary blood gases, interpreting and reporting on diagnostic sleep studies, implementation of Non-Invasive ventilation therapy (NIV) and Continuous positive airways therapy.

Provide specialised advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or education of patients with Sleep apnoea, obstructive lung conditions as well as those with neuromuscular life limiting illnesses.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.