Assistant Respiratory Physiologist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking to fill a role supporting the Respiratory team in Bristol. The role involves managing patients with lung conditions through various assessments and procedures. Applicants must have strong English communication skills. The Trust values diversity and is committed to safeguarding all patient groups.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be fluent in English, assessed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide Respiratory Physiology services across multiple hospitals.
• Support high-quality service and patient care.
• Perform routine Lung Function procedures competently.

Job description

Overview

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supports an efficient and high-quality service in Respiratory Physiology and provides the best possible 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 exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing, assisting in cardiopulmonary exercise tests and six-minute walk tests.

Other Information

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at interview. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. The Trust uses electronic systems to collect and store personal details and to transfer information between systems as part of employment processes. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to transferring information to the Trust’s applicant management system and, if offered a job, to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please be aware of scams — we will only communicate via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net emails unless otherwise stated, and we never ask for payments.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across multiple sites. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff, supporting health and wellbeing, and providing opportunities for career development.