Advanced Clinical Physiologist - Community Spirometry Trainer

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced ARTP accredited physiologist or nurse to help support spirometry training in the community. The role will entail working across East Staffordshire to help support primary care staff gain the ARTP certificate in spirometry and interpretation. You must have extensive experience in performing and interpreting spirometry, as well as overseeing others.

This is an opportunity to project manage and develop a rolling program to support multiple members of staff in the community gain the professional qualification. There would be an expectation to travel between sites in the East Staffordshire area as well as utilising clinic space at the newly developed community diagnostic centre at Sir Robert Peel Hospital in Tamworth.

The role will include delivering spirometry theory and practical training sessions in different settings. Developing troubleshooting workshops, performing audit and quality assurance. Providing support to individuals who are working through the ARTP spirometry certificate, proof-reading portfolios and offering advice.

This is the chance to make a real impact on the quality of spirometry performed in the community and kick start the re-delivery of spirometry services post Covid. You will be expected to liaise with a range of professionals from primary care and integrated care boards to develop a successful training network to help improve standards within the community.

Main duties of the job

• Lead on spirometry training in the community
• Develop and provide a training programme to support staff members going through the ARTP certificate
• Teach, observe and assess competence in spirometry testing
• Develop troubleshooting and interpretation workshops
• Liaise with integrated care boards, primary care networks to establish a training network
• Provide expert technical advice and support to community staff
• Work independently whilst keeping key stakeholders informed of progress
• There is opportunity to work within the Clinical Measurement Department on occasion to maintain more advanced clinical skills
• There is an expectation to have/develop familiarity with the ARTP spirometry certificate, including portfolio and assessment as this is an essential part of the role.

Closing date of applications: 10 June 2024

Interview date: 24 June 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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