About this role
Job summary
An exciting fixed term (3 years) full time vacancy has arisen for a suitably motivated individual to join our busy team. You will be a caring and dedicated individual who has excellent communication skills. Ideally you will have had previous experience of working in a clinical setting or a customer care environment.
Required qualifications: GCSE grade 4 or above (new GCSE grades) or C or above (old GCSE grades) in Maths/English and Science or equivalent and/or NVQ level III in science/healthcare related subject or equivalent level/experience.
The Respiratory Physiology team is based within the Respiratory Centre at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton with a Community Diagnostic Centre at Cannock Chase Hospital. Both laboratories provide a wide range of diagnostic services . The post holder will be primarily based at Cannock Chase Hospital, working in the delivery of Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) respiratory diagnostic tests. There will be a requirement for cross site working, occasionally working at New Cross Hospital.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade 4 or above (new GCSE grades) or C or above (old GCSE grades) in Maths/English and Science or equivalent. NVQ level III in Science/healthcare related subject or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
IT Skills - Microsoft Office particularly Access. Standard keyboard skills Good Customer care skills
Desirable
Previous experience working in healthcare setting Previous experience of Respiratory Physiology testing Experience of dealing with difficult situations Basic knowledge and understanding of the function of the lungs
Communcation skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills Deal with public in a professional manner
Flexibility Essential
To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Covering sickness Absence
Other Desirable
Willing to pursue further educational and training qualifications (e.g. ARTP Spirometry exam)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address Cannock Chase Hospital
Brunswick Road
Cannock
WS11 5XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)