Trainee 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 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 and to train as an apprentice to achieve to achieve a level 6 BSc Healthcare Science degree.

This position is supported by an apprenticeship levy 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.

Further information regarding the NHS apprenticeship scheme and our degree provider is available here:

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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.

Date posted

15 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6418187UCGB3-RESPPHY

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

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.