About this role
Job summary
Please Note this is an apprentice post paid at annex 21 until qualification is obtained.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the respiratory lab at Aintree University hospitals; the position is for an apprentioce associate practitioner in respiratory physiology.
The respiratory lab is one of the biggest and well equipped laboratories in the north west and performs a wide range of respiratory physiology investigations taking referrals from the trust, the local CCG and other secondary hospitals within Merseyside. The respiratory physiology team also actively contributes to a significant number of research projects and clinical trials.
The lab is a friendly dedicated team; with excellent scope for progression should the post holder wish to be developed further. The post will be to provide support to the senior respiratory physiologists in performing but not limited to: Spirometry, Reversibility, Lung volumes and TLCO. The post holder would also be expected to provide assistance for CPET both diagnostic and pre-op and to run independently spirometry clinics at local health centres.
This opportunity would be ideally suited to a person who has completed or is undergoing the associate practitioner course or foundation degree in healthcare science. They should also be registered with the ARTP as an approved spirometry practitioner.
Main duties of the job
To attend university as required to become a AHCS registered associate practitioner.
The postholder will be performing full studies unsupervised within the main respiratory lab here at Liverpool University Hospitals, Aintree Site.
They will also be performing spirometry at various locations around North Merseyside.
About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Actively participate in a range of clinical physiology service provision either in performing direct duties or supervised if required.
Works independently on direct patient care within departmental and national guidelines
Performance of spirometry in unsupervised areas.
Assists within CPET area with set up and exercise test.
Is required to perform reversibility testing unsupervised..
Uses the Respiratory Lab sterilisationand cleaning SOP.
Under direct supervision assists with the airway challenges.
BLS Trained
Performs unsupervised full studies.
Works on shift system and unsocial hours as necessary.
Lead, teach organise the ATOs in the department and supervise their performance and shifts. 12 Contribute to the evaluation, selection and introduction of new equipment and technology.
Assists in the ordering/stock control and receipt of consumable items used in clinical physiology
Responsible for the safe use of respiratory function equipment
Liaise with Senior Clinical Physiologist to maintain appropriate level of resources
Recognise and confirm accuracy of reported equipment faults and ensure details are documented and appropriate steps taken for their correction.
Ensure clean and tidy procedure environments are maintained.
Assist as appropriate in the motivation of staff to ensure completion of individual and overall workloads.
Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies.
Understands CVIS/IPM/Ascent and other Respiratory Information systems and their application within Respiratory Physiology.
Comply with Trust and local policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Foundation degree in Health Care Science, recognized by AHCS. ARTP Certificate of Spirometry or registration with AHCS. GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent
Desirable
Enrolled Member of ARTP
Experience Essential
Previous experience as an Assistant Technical Officer in Respiratory
Desirable
Previous experience supervising staff and training
Knowledge Essential
Competent in Full Study procedures to ARTP Standards Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook
Skills Essential
IT skills Good communication skills The ability to work as part of a team Commitment to completion of work tasks at high standard Organisational skills Ability to work to deadlines
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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Respiratory Lab
Longmoor Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)