Job summary
This post is a new and exciting role supporting the role of a new community diagnostic service. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to gain experience in respiratory physiology.
The role is to support and provide a high quality and efficient respiratory diagnostics (including Spirometry, reversibility testing and FeNO testing) at community sites across Bexley and Greenwich.
Duties will include the routine respiratory testing, clerical input of patient and test details into the departmental computer network, sending out of diagnostics test results and filing of paperwork and clinical material and administrative support when required.
This role requires you to primarily travel between community sites across Bexley and Greenwich. The respiratory Hubs is an integrated service with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust therefore the post holder will have an honorary contract.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality and efficient respiratory diagnostics (includingSpirometry, reversibility testing and FeNO testing) to a variety ofstakeholders within the Bexley and Greenwich community respiratoryhublets.
- To help provide a high-quality respiratory diagnostic service whichmeets the clinical needs of the users.
- The post holder will be based within the community. Duties will includethe routine respiratory testing under supervision, clerical input ofpatient and test details into the departmental computer network,sending out of diagnostics test results and filing of paperwork andclinical material and answering telephone enquiries
- This role requires you to travel between community site.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the
patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of
engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as
LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas & Performance:
- To receive and prepare patients for testing
- To input patient, test and result data on to the Respiratory computer system.
- To check diagnostic equipment prior to use and perform quality control checks.
- To interpret results in line with experience and level of supervision, and to refer them to senior Respiratory staff for authorisation.
- To work under remote supervision to provide a supplementary community diagnostic respiratory service at the community hublets with possible rotation to Eltham community hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
- To comply with all the policies and protocols designed to ensure accuracy of patient information.
- To maintain patient confidentiality when giving and receiving patient information.
- To participate in the departments stock control procedures.
- To dispose of damaged or contaminated waste.
- To maintain up to date skills and knowledge, attending appropriate training courses as required
- To adhere to all the Trusts policies and guidelines relating to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Codes of Conduct, Data Protection, Human Rights and Confidentiality.
Workforce
- To prioritise own workload and that of less experienced colleagues
- To liaise with the clinic reception staff and stakeholders for the smooth running of the Respiratory Diagnostic Hublet Clinics.
- To maintain good communications with all staff involved with blood sciences and other disciplines.
Financial
- To be economical and efficient in the use of resources.
- To assist in the management of respiratory products to maximise usage and minimise waste.
Partnership
- Communications and Relationship
- To answer telephone and other enquiries from health professionals.
- To liaise with the all stakeholders using the Respiratory Diagnostic clinic.
- To answer telephone enquiries and providing basic analytical advice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas & Performance:
- To receive and prepare patients for testing
- To input patient, test and result data on to the Respiratory computer system.
- To check diagnostic equipment prior to use and perform quality control checks.
- To interpret results in line with experience and level of supervision, and to refer them to senior Respiratory staff for authorisation.
- To work under remote supervision to provide a supplementary community diagnostic respiratory service at the community hublets with possible rotation to Eltham community hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
- To comply with all the policies and protocols designed to ensure accuracy of patient information.
- To maintain patient confidentiality when giving and receiving patient information.
- To participate in the departments stock control procedures.
- To dispose of damaged or contaminated waste.
- To maintain up to date skills and knowledge, attending appropriate training courses as required
- To adhere to all the Trusts policies and guidelines relating to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Codes of Conduct, Data Protection, Human Rights and Confidentiality.
Workforce
- To prioritise own workload and that of less experienced colleagues
- To liaise with the clinic reception staff and stakeholders for the smooth running of the Respiratory Diagnostic Hublet Clinics.
- To maintain good communications with all staff involved with blood sciences and other disciplines.
Financial
- To be economical and efficient in the use of resources.
- To assist in the management of respiratory products to maximise usage and minimise waste.
Partnership
- Communications and Relationship
- To answer telephone and other enquiries from health professionals.
- To liaise with the all stakeholders using the Respiratory Diagnostic clinic.
- To answer telephone enquiries and providing basic analytical advice.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Full UK Drivers Licence with access to car
- Ability to Travel across community/trust sites as required
Desirable
- Assistant practitioner (FdSc)
- ARTP accredited/Work towards ARTP accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Band 3 in a healthcare setting and/or a relevant physiology qualification.
- Willingness to undertake identified courses in line with achieving competency within this area.
- Understanding issues regarding accountability and delegation
Desirable
- Interpretation of vital signs including pulse oximetry
- Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Knowledge of management of respiratory patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of IT systems such as e-mail, word processing, and databases.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Lab Systems and Lab Work
- Experience in Primary/Community Care
Personal Qualitities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work both within a team and unsupervised.
- Able to communicate and empathise with patients and other members of the public.
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the demands of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Full UK Drivers Licence with access to car
- Ability to Travel across community/trust sites as required
Desirable
- Assistant practitioner (FdSc)
- ARTP accredited/Work towards ARTP accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Band 3 in a healthcare setting and/or a relevant physiology qualification.
- Willingness to undertake identified courses in line with achieving competency within this area.
- Understanding issues regarding accountability and delegation
Desirable
- Interpretation of vital signs including pulse oximetry
- Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Knowledge of management of respiratory patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of IT systems such as e-mail, word processing, and databases.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Lab Systems and Lab Work
- Experience in Primary/Community Care
Personal Qualitities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work both within a team and unsupervised.
- Able to communicate and empathise with patients and other members of the public.
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the demands of the post
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
