Assistant Clinical Physiologist

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Assistant Clinical Physiologist to join the Respiratory Physiology team based at Ninewells Hospital. The successful candidate will support the delivery of Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Services across NHS Tayside by preparing and calibrating specialist equipment and performing a range of routine respiratory and sleep diagnostic investigations.

The post holder will also play a key role in the APAP service, including patient education, treatment initiation and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience working within a healthcare environment would be desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Positive and flexible approach, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate specialist respiratory equipment and perform routine respiratory and sleep diagnostic investigations.
• Support delivery of Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Services across NHS Tayside.
• Contribute to the APAP service including patient education, treatment initiation and ongoing patient support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Clinical Physiologist to join the Respiratory Physiology team based at Ninewells Hospital.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Services across NHS Tayside by preparing and calibrating specialist equipment and performing a range of routine respiratory and sleep diagnostic investigations. The post holder will also play a key role in the delivery of the APAP service, including patient education, treatment initiation and ongoing patient support.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, providing services that are integral to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of respiratory and sleep disorders. The service also supports a number of key clinical pathways across NHS Tayside, including respiratory medicine, surgical services and urgent care pathways.

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Applicants should ideally have experience working within a healthcare environment, possess excellent organisational and communication skills, and be able to manage their workload effectively. The successful candidate should demonstrate a positive and flexible approach to work and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged.

For Further Information, Please Contact

Jake Brown

Respiratory Physiology

Email: [e-mail]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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