Assistant Respiratory Physiologist

The post holder will be expected to perform a range of duties which include simple diagnostic tests, supporting clinics, quality control, equipment issue & maintenance. You will also be required to assist with maintaining a stock room and the ordering of consumable items. You will also have an important role with infection prevention, ensuring testing rooms and equipment are cleaned and maintained for use by patients and staff. It would be desirable for you to be an ARTP accredited spirometry practitioner, or have previous experience in measuring spirometry/basic lung function however training will be a given. We will be looking for an individual who wishes to develop their clinical knowledge and skills to progress further within the profession.

The post holder will be required to assist in all clinical aspects and the running of an efficient diagnostic outpatient facility. The Lung Function department is very proactive and focused on the delivery of the best patient experience. The post holder will undertake spirometry testing as well as other basic lung function measurements. This includes the issue and downloading of sleep study equipment.

Undertake/perform Spirometry with interpretation;

Undertake basic sleep diagnostic set up and downloading (e.g. Overnight Oximetry and Polygraphy;

To support Respiratory Physiologists with advanced procedures.

To provide accurate results on all procedures listed above for interpretation by more senior colleagues.

To develop and maintain knowledge and clinical skills.

To assist in other procedures performed within the Lung Function department and local health economy.

To support the clinical lead in the overall delivery of patient focused services.

To support the clinical lead in the routine management and administrative functions of the department.

To assist in the purchase of consumables and equipment and monitoring of stock levels of the department.

To ensure that data is collected accurately and in a timely manner.

As a valued member of the team the post holder would be expected to propose changes to existing procedures within their area for the improvement and development of the service.

The post holder would implement any new policies, procedures and SOPs within own area.

To undertake a personal development programme.

To undertake Trust mandatory training on an annual basis, or as and when required

To undertake additional training in order to perform duties of the post.

To adopt a professional and flexible approach to the needs of the Respiratory Department and those of the Trust.

To use and maintain information systems.

To undertake other appropriate duties as requested.

To keep senior staff informed of all matters, which may affect the functioning of the service.

To maintain confidentiality of all information obtained and disclose this information only to authorised officers.

To be familiar and adhere to all trust policies and procedures as they relate to the role.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

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Experience

Communcation skills

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