About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Respiratory Physiology Department as a band 5. The role will primarily be carrying out diagnostic lung function testing, diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP set ups, telephone reviews and assisting senior staff with more complex duties.
Main duties of the job
Perform maintenance, calibrate and assess quality control of equipment within areas of assessed competence
Perform lung function testing with inpatients and outpatients unsupervised after assessed for competence.
Assist Senior Physiologists in more specialist tests in accordance with international standards and CPAP/NIV assessment and provision.
Demonstrate continuous professional development by working towards relevant professional qualifications and registration as required by the department guided by the departmental lead.
Maintain accurate patient information systems.
Undertake administration duties e.g. answering telephone queries, dealing with appointments and ordering consumables under appropriate supervision.
Have a desire and motivation to learn and help the development of the department and other members of staff as well as University students.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Clinical Physiology or Science related subject or equivalent
Desirable
ARTP practitioner examination or equivalent ARTP spirometry qualification or equivalent AHCS registration or working towards.
Personal qualities Essential
Reliable and punctual Able to work under pressure and with conflicting demands on time Demonstrate a positive approach to all aspects of work
Desirable
Calm in stressful situations Demonstrates ability to work without direct supervision Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients
Knowledge and experiecne Essential
Be able to work unsupervised and demonstrate ability to work as an independent practitioner within scope of practice Experience of performing physiological tests on a Variety of different populations. Experience in performing full lung function and basic sleep investigations
Desirable
Experience working within respiratory physiology and healthcare environment Teaching/supervising others Knowledge of specialised respiratory investigations Good evaluation skills for decision making process during tests
Skills and abilities Essential
Can perform a range of basic and specialised lung function tests without supervision Good theoretical knowledge of a broad range of fundamental respiratory investigations. Able to prepare reports for clinical colleagues
Desirable
Able to interpret basic lung function and sleep studies Able to present data and information in a concise format
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.
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Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)