Clinical Respiratory Technician

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 04 May 2025

Job summary

The Clinical Respiratory Technician will work under the Lead Physiologist supervision in the newly formed, Community Diagnostics Centre at Southlands Hospital, and support the Respiratory service at Worthing Hospital 1-2 days per week (note the hospital provides a free shuttle service between sites).

o To plan and undertake a range of simple, specialist and complex diagnostic respiratory assessments with a considerable degree of responsibility and autonomy as outlined below performed in accordance with ARTP or ERS/ATS criteria where applicableo To be able to analyse, interpret a large range of diagnostic testso To maintain up to date clinical knowledgeo To obtain accurate and informative results.o To be responsible for own professional development and professional registrationo To demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members

Main duties of the job

o o Providing cross cover as and when required to the other hospital siteso Responsibility for ensuring that safe systems of work are practised in the Lung function & sleep department and that all Health and Safety legislation, other relevant legislation and Trust policies are adhered to.o Responsibility for undertaking risk assessments and reporting all significant problems and identified hazards to the Respiratory speciality management group meetings.o To maintain databases and records and to produce timely and relevant statistical reports on workload.o Active participation in the MDTs or Respiratory meetings.o To ensure that all information is recorded appropriately on the necessary clinical systemso To ensure all statistical and activity data including coded is accurately recorded.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7096139-APR25

Job locations

Southlands Hospital

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6TQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform the procedures listed as an independent practitioner, gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements. To provide high quality clinical reports, interpretation, recommendations and outcomes in the following diagnostic tests.

Spirometry Measurement of static lung volumes by whole body plethysmography Reversibility testing Gas transfer measurements FeNO measurements 6 minute walk test Postural Spirometry Respiratory muscle strength assessment. Blood gas analysis via capillary blood gas Support basic tests in the Sleep Service if required Export and analyse all data required for the appropriate interpretation Construct appropriate reports dependent on reason for the test Provide a physiological interpretation on the reports Troubleshoot areas of concern with regards to equipment and staff to ensure an efficient serviceAny other tests as deemed necessary by the Site Lead.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Physiology/ Science or equivalent respiratory experience
Basic training/experience in lung function

Desirable

ARTP Part I and Part II

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to independently perform a wide range of respiratory investigations
Ability to write reports

Skills

Essential

Able to communicate at a high level with other health care professionals, patients and carers
Knowledge of IT systems e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams

Desirable

Experience with Trust computer systems

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

People Management and Development

Essential

Ability to work at any site premises
Possess resilience and determination is flexible and adaptable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Physiology/ Science or equivalent respiratory experience
Basic training/experience in lung function

Desirable

ARTP Part I and Part II

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to independently perform a wide range of respiratory investigations
Ability to write reports

Skills

Essential

Able to communicate at a high level with other health care professionals, patients and carers
Knowledge of IT systems e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams

Desirable

Experience with Trust computer systems

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

People Management and Development

Essential

Ability to work at any site premises
Possess resilience and determination is flexible and adaptable

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.