Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop to become a Trainee Respiratory Physiologist.
You will train to perform a range of respiratory function investigations under the supervision of the Respiratory Physiologists. You will also gain skills in performing basic respiratory diagnostic procedures and treatment provision in our sleep disordered breathing clinics.
This position is supported by an HEE apprenticeship grant for cardio-respiratory science. If appropriate, this can be used for further educational needs and/or professional qualifications with protected study time and mentoring support from the physiology team..
This is a period of ever expanding service for the department and this is an opportunity for you to be involved in the continued development of a laboratory where scientific process, data quality and patient experience are at the core of the daily activities.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of diagnostic assessment services in Respiratory Physiology and the therapeutic monitoring of patients with lung disease and/or sleep disordered breathing.
To assist in the performance of respiratory physiological measurements in accordance with ARTP/BTS National Guidelines and Departmental Standards.
To perform spirometry (measurement of dynamic flows and volumes) in accordance with ARTP/BTS National Guidelines and Departmental Standards.
To assist in the performance of diagnostic tests to nationally recognised standards for accuracy and quality.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.
Our values:
- Compassionate
- Aspirational
- Resourceful
- Excellent
If you would like to join our team we would love to hear from you - we are always looking for talented staff with a commitment to providing the best patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform spirometry (measurement of dynamic flows and volumes) in accordance with ARTP/BTS National Guidelines and Departmental Standards.
- To assist in the performance of the following investigations under the supervision of the Clinical Respiratory Physiologists:
- Field exercise tests (6 minute walk test; shuttle test; 6 minute step exercise test).
- Ambulatory oxygen assessment.
- Measurement of respiratory muscle strength (MIP/MEP; SNIP tests; postural spirometry).
- To assist in the performance of hypoxic inhalation tests (fitness to fly).
- To assist in the performance of histamine challenge tests.
- To perform diagnostic tests in patients who have suspected sleep related breathing disorders.
- To assist in the review of CPAP therapy for patients with diagnosed Sleep Apnoea who are on CPAP.
- To perform tests of fraction exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform spirometry (measurement of dynamic flows and volumes) in accordance with ARTP/BTS National Guidelines and Departmental Standards.
- To assist in the performance of the following investigations under the supervision of the Clinical Respiratory Physiologists:
- Field exercise tests (6 minute walk test; shuttle test; 6 minute step exercise test).
- Ambulatory oxygen assessment.
- Measurement of respiratory muscle strength (MIP/MEP; SNIP tests; postural spirometry).
- To assist in the performance of hypoxic inhalation tests (fitness to fly).
- To assist in the performance of histamine challenge tests.
- To perform diagnostic tests in patients who have suspected sleep related breathing disorders.
- To assist in the review of CPAP therapy for patients with diagnosed Sleep Apnoea who are on CPAP.
- To perform tests of fraction exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO).
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE (9-4/A-C grade or equivalent) Including English, Maths and Science
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- A-Levels or equivalent in a scientific subject
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy team environment.
- Measurement or instrumentation experience
Desirable
- Clinical or healthcare related experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
- Motivated and enthusiastic, enjoys a varied workload and a challenge.
Desirable
- Evidence of critical-thinking ability
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE (9-4/A-C grade or equivalent) Including English, Maths and Science
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- A-Levels or equivalent in a scientific subject
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy team environment.
- Measurement or instrumentation experience
Desirable
- Clinical or healthcare related experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
- Motivated and enthusiastic, enjoys a varied workload and a challenge.
Desirable
- Evidence of critical-thinking ability
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).
