09 Oct
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham
Job description
Job summary
The post holder will have particular knowledge in Respiratory Physiology through formal training to Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) or equivalent science related subject, be registered as PTP Equivalence or working towards this.
Professional examinations required ARTP part 1 or Practitioner Certificates or working towards this.
The post holder will be expected to be conversant with and be able to follow the guidelines for the measurement of respiratory function, recommended by the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the Association of Respiratory Technicians and Physiologists (ARTP);
as published in Respiratory Medicine, March 1994 and BMJ 2020.
Main duties of the job
Perform basic lung function / sleep procedures in a variety of clinical settings
Perform more specialised lung function / sleep procedures
Calibrate and quality control equipment required to perform basic lung function procedures
Technical reporting of Lung Function / sleep
Maintain accurate patient information systems
Undertake administration duties posting results, answering telephone queries
Assist with training and supervision of less experienced staff
Support the departments sleep service and the role will require overnight work on our inpatient sleep service
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work.
Importantly,
it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership.
Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
General Education and Qualifications
Essential
Undergraduate degree in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or working towards Practitioner Training Programme or registered / working towards PTP Equivalence
Professional Qualifications
Desirable
- ARTP professional examinations (part I & part 2 or equivalent experience or Practitioner certificate) or working towards
- Registered / be eligible for the RCCP voluntary register
Experience
Essential
Experience working within respiratory physiology completing assessments of competence in respiratory physiology Measurements
Desirable
Experience of working with Paediatrics
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Performs a range of basic and specialised lung function tests without supervision
- Laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures
- Good interpersonal skills. Seeks out further development and responsibilities
- Highly developed skills for use of equipment
- Ability to interpret basic lung function & sleep tests
- Good patient communication skills.
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Attention to detail
- Reliable & Punctual
- Adept with patient skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Other Factors
Essential
- Open to flexible working
- Ability to work nights shifts (this role will require occasional overnight work to oversee the inpatient sleep studies)