Job summary
see attached advert
Here at Walsall Health Care Trust, we have an exciting opportunity for individuals wishing to start a career and gain experience in Respiratory Physiology. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support the clinical service by performing basic lung function assessments.
Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in Respiratory Physiology and ATRP Practitioner Examination however we would happy to consider a training post starting at Band 3 with progression to Band 4 on successful completion of relevant examinations and experience.
Previous experience of working with the general public would be a distinct advantage. The ability to work well within a team is essential whilst also having the ability to prioritise your own workload. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility and commitment to teamwork are essential.
Main duties of the job
See attached JD
As an Associate Practitioners within the department your main role will be to support the clinical service by performing respiratory physiology procedures to a quality assured standard on a day-to-day basis in line with national and international guidance. These will include Spirometry, Static Lung Volumes, Transfer Factor and Reversibility studies. You will also support other non-clinical aspects of the service.
The post holder may be required to work over 2 site, Walsall Manor Hospital Pleck Road Walsall and Pelsall Village Centre, High Street, Pelsall.
About us
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About us Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The 170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached JD & person spec
As an Associate Practitioners within the department your main role will be to support the clinical service by performing respiratory physiology procedures to a quality assured standard on a day-to-day basis in line with national and international guidance. These will include Spirometry, Static Lung Volumes, Transfer Factor and Reversibility studies. You will also support other non-clinical aspects of the service.
The post holder may be required to work over 2 site, Walsall Manor Hospital Pleck Road Walsall and Pelsall Village Centre, High Street, Pelsall.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached JD & person spec
As an Associate Practitioners within the department your main role will be to support the clinical service by performing respiratory physiology procedures to a quality assured standard on a day-to-day basis in line with national and international guidance. These will include Spirometry, Static Lung Volumes, Transfer Factor and Reversibility studies. You will also support other non-clinical aspects of the service.
The post holder may be required to work over 2 site, Walsall Manor Hospital Pleck Road Walsall and Pelsall Village Centre, High Street, Pelsall.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
- A level in Science subject (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ARTP Associate Examination Level 1 or equivalent
- Experience of working in a patient / public facing role
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
skill
Essential
- Experience of IT systems to include data manipulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
- A level in Science subject (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ARTP Associate Examination Level 1 or equivalent
- Experience of working in a patient / public facing role
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
skill
Essential
- Experience of IT systems to include data manipulation
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
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).
