Job summary
The Respiratory Physiology Department at the Northern General Hospital is looking to employ a Respiratory Healthcare Science Assistant.
The post involves performing a wide range of diagnostic respiratory tests and assisting with investigations and treatment of sleep related breathing disorders. The role also involves training in other healthcare science tests including Echocardiography and Venepuncture.
The department has a commitment to in-house and national training schemes and all staff are encouraged to continue with personal and professional development.
We are a busy but friendly department and the successful applicant must be a well-motivated, enthusiastic individual who is flexible and can demonstrate an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. They must also be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
- To perform a range of physiological investigations on patients in order to aid clinical diagnosis and to provide factual reports.
- To perform calibration and quality control on a range of equipment
- To undertake all data documentation, clerical and admin tasks associated admin role.
- To provide a range of general duties to facilitate service efficiency, including stock control and infection control procedures.
Role of Department:
- To deliver a high standard, evidence based diagnostic respiratory and sleep non-invasive support service to patients within Sheffield and the surrounding areas
- To deliver education to healthcare professionals on respiratory physiology
- To support staff through professional development and supervision
- By active collaboration to continue to improve and develop the Department of Respiratory Physiology into a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of the country's largest Trusts incorporating five acute adult hospitals providing secondary and tertiary services to patients throughout North Trent and Yorkshire. The Trust provides one million Patient episodes and procedures annually and employs approximately 17,000 members of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE grade 4/C to include English and Maths or equivalent qualifications/experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of Health Care/Science Courses or other professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in patient/customer care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare science environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Honest and reliable
- Conscientious and motivated
- Caring and compassionate
- Adaptable and flexible
- Effective communicator
Desirable
- Approachable with ability to handle sensitive issues
- Self motivated and ability to work under pressure
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic ICT skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to overcome barriers to effective communication
- Ability to follow protocols and produce accurate documentation
- Numerate and good command of English language
- Shows an understanding of the post applied for
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE grade 4/C to include English and Maths or equivalent qualifications/experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of Health Care/Science Courses or other professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in patient/customer care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare science environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Honest and reliable
- Conscientious and motivated
- Caring and compassionate
- Adaptable and flexible
- Effective communicator
Desirable
- Approachable with ability to handle sensitive issues
- Self motivated and ability to work under pressure
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic ICT skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to overcome barriers to effective communication
- Ability to follow protocols and produce accurate documentation
- Numerate and good command of English language
- Shows an understanding of the post applied for
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.
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).
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.
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).
