Assistant Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop to become an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist.

Main duties of the job

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 diagnostic procedures and treatment provision in our sleep and ventilation service. Once in post, you will undertake an in-service training program and when ready to do so, will complete a professional qualification exam. For the right candidate, there is also the possibility for future study whilst in post.

About us

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.

Date posted

07 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-5876314UCGB4-ACRP

Job locations

Admin - Respiratory - Central

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Minimum 5 GCSE (A-C) Including Maths, English and Science
Good IT skills
A-Levels or equivalent in a scientific subject

Desirable

Recognised Spirometry Qualification

Experience

Essential

Clinical/healthcare/relevant scientific experience

Desirable

Respiratory Physiology experience

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Minimum 5 GCSE (A-C) Including Maths, English and Science
Good IT skills
A-Levels or equivalent in a scientific subject

Desirable

Recognised Spirometry Qualification

Experience

Essential

Clinical/healthcare/relevant scientific experience

Desirable

Respiratory Physiology experience

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.