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Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
Band 3
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
A fantastic opportunity to join the Respiratory Physiology department has arisen .
This role will support the Respiratory team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in caring for and managing a variety of lung conditions, by assessing the lung function of our patients.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
• Participates in the provision of Respiratory Physiology services at Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children & South Bristol Community Hospital for patients referred for Lung Function assessment via GP, Surgical specialties, UHBW Wards and Outpatient services.
• Responsible for supporting an efficient and high quality service in the field of Respiratory Physiology and to provide the very best care and efficient treatment of patients during their stay in the department.
• Undertakes a range of routine Lung Function procedures to a high level of competence on patients, including Spirometry, Fractional Expired Nitrous Oxide (FeNO) test, assisting in Cardiopulmonary exercise tests and 6 Minute Walk Tests.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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.
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For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
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Qualifications and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grades A-C (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
- NVQ 3, A-levels Grades A*-C or equivalent in relevant subject
Meini prawf dymunol
- Customer Service training
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Skills and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to work autonomously and is guided by principles and broad occupational policies or regulations. Will seek advice where appropriate
- The post requires a combination of: - frequent light physical effort - occasional moderate physical effort (moving patients in wheelchairs) - frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances, with occasional exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances
- Able to deal with frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions (body odour, sputum) with occasional exposure to hazards (verbal aggression)
- Able to communicate to a wide range of people from Consultants to Patients
- Excellent attention to detail
Aptitudes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Friendly
- Good communication skills
- Team player
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with the general public
- Use of computers, including Microsoft Office
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Joshua Hayter
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead of Lung Function Services
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0117 3422932
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau cymorth neu bob sector