Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an apprentice respiratory physiologist within Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU).
The successful applicant will be supported to gain their degree and attend Sheffield Hallam University on a block release basis. Whilst working in the ClU the successful apprentice will learn and gain competencies in sleep, spirometry, Fractional exhaled Nitric oxide (FeNo), full lung function and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).
Payment for apprentices:
For apprentices covered by paragraph 2(iii), where periods of training lastfor between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the payband maximum of the fully qualified rate;(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of thepay band maximum for the qualified rate.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will study at Sheffield Hallam. When not at Uni you will be working full time within CIU undertaking diagnostic tests learning competencies and providing excellent care to our patients. This is a 3 year course and you will gain your BSc (Honours) in Healthcare Science - Respiratory Physiology.
Year 1 study
- Professional practice 1
- Healthcare science: anatomy and physiology
- Fundamentals of healthcare science
- Healthcare science in context
- Scientific basis of healthcare science: cardiovascular science
- Scientific basis of healthcare science: respiratory and sleep science
- Year 2
- Professional practice 2
- Research methods
- Pathology of common cardiac and respiratory conditions
- Instrumentation signal processing and imaging
- Respiratory and sleep physiology
- Year 3
- Professional practice 3
- Advanced specialist topics in respiratory sleep sciences
- Applying respiratory and sleep sciences in practice
- Research project
When not attending University the success applicant will be based at RLI but will be required to undertake part of their duties at Furness General Hospital (FGH) and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in order to ensure patients received their tests in a timely manner.
Please see the link for the course entry requirements.
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/health-and-social-care/healthcare-science-practitioner
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For information on the course and entry requirements please visit: Sheffield Hallam Uni:Healthcare science practitioner | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)
To read more information about the advertised tole and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the job description and person specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can read more about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website: https:www.uhmbt.nhs.uk
For trainees covered by paragraph 2(iii), where periods of training lastfor between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the payband maximum of the fully qualified rate;(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of thepay band maximum for the qualified rate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For information on the course and entry requirements please visit: Sheffield Hallam Uni:Healthcare science practitioner | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)
To read more information about the advertised tole and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the job description and person specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can read more about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website: https:www.uhmbt.nhs.uk
For trainees covered by paragraph 2(iii), where periods of training lastfor between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the payband maximum of the fully qualified rate;(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of thepay band maximum for the qualified rate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C/4 in English, Maths and Science
- Plus one of the criteria on the Sheffield Hallam website
- 112 UCAS points from at least two A levels (including at least 32 points in Biology), or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (including suitable biology modules). We accept AS levels. General Studies will not be accepted.
- or 96 UCAS points from three A levels (including 32 points in Biology). General Studies will not be accepted.
- or Access to Higher Education Diploma from a relevant Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education -recognised Access to Higher Education course, (mainly consisting of Biology and Chemistry related modules), or an equivalent Access to Higher Education certificate. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3 (with at least 15 level 3 credits graded at distinction level)
- or Successful completion of a level 3 Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Interest in Respiratory Physiology
- Teamwork
- Prioritising
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C/4 in English, Maths and Science
- Plus one of the criteria on the Sheffield Hallam website
- 112 UCAS points from at least two A levels (including at least 32 points in Biology), or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (including suitable biology modules). We accept AS levels. General Studies will not be accepted.
- or 96 UCAS points from three A levels (including 32 points in Biology). General Studies will not be accepted.
- or Access to Higher Education Diploma from a relevant Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education -recognised Access to Higher Education course, (mainly consisting of Biology and Chemistry related modules), or an equivalent Access to Higher Education certificate. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3 (with at least 15 level 3 credits graded at distinction level)
- or Successful completion of a level 3 Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Interest in Respiratory Physiology
- Teamwork
- Prioritising
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Clinical Investigations Unit Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4LF
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
