About this role
Job summary
The Bristol Home Ventilation Unit is a thriving outpatient facility for the diagnosis and treatment ofrespiratory sleep disorders, delivering a range of sleep tests, including issuing sleep studies and therapysessions. The department forms part of the Respiratory Medicine Department at the Bristol RoyalInfirmary. The post holder may occasionally need to be work from a different clinical setting, such as South Bristol Community Hospital.
We are looking for a caring individual to help assist the Sleep Unit team deliver daytime clinical support to its many patients. As part of this busy and dynamic department you will be required to work within the team, supporting the service. This role will hold some responsibility for stock ordering as well as being able to undertake diagnostic testing such as overnight oximetry, issuing Sentec devices and mask fittings for patients.
You should have the ability to work flexibly, be able to work using your own initiative and enjoy working as part of a team. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required.
Main duties of the job
To work as an important member of the Multidisciplinary Team within UHBW, providing support to patients (both inpatients and outpatients), and their families. Undertake and perform simple interpretation of a range of diagnostics and assessments in sleep studies. Support the implementation of treatment plans and ongoing monitoring of treatment. Communicate basic interpretation of results to the appropriate healthcare professional. Support provision of the telephone support line and emails for the Home Ventilation service. Triage urgency of calls and action requests following agreed protocols. Ensure accuracy of clinical information on Careflow by liaising with administrative staff.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant subject
Desirable
Customer Service Training NHS Experience
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate Ability to work under pressure Ability to work as a part of a team Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort. (moving patients in wheelchairs), frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position. Ability to problem solve Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids (urine, sputum) Awareness of current changes in the NHS Ability to prioritise
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience of working with the general public, including vulnerable adults patients/relatives in sensitive situations Use of computers, including Microsoft Office Experience of working with a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team Experience of working in a clinical environment
Desirable
Experience of stock management and ordering Knowledge of NIV
Aptitudes Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes Able to communicate with a wide range of people from patients to healthcare professionals
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)