Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologist to deliver respiratory diagnostic tests across multiple hospital sites. The role offers hands-on experience in spirometry, sleep studies and exercise testing while developing national certification competencies.

You will work within a friendly Respiratory Physiology team, contributing to patient-centred care, equipment maintenance, QA and infection control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs (4+), including maths, English and science subjects.
• NVQ Level III or equivalent plus diploma-level training.
• ARTP Spirometry practitioner (Level III) certificate; ability to perform/interpret Spirometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of respiratory diagnostic tests including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, sleep studies and exercise testing.
• Support delivery of a high-quality respiratory physiology service across hospital sites.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams for a positive patient experience.
• Maintain equipment calibration, quality assurance and infection control procedures.
• Support service development and work toward professional competency and certification.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Administration skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Professionalism

Education

GCSEs (Maths/English/Science)

NVQ Level III

ARTP Spirometry certificate (Level III)

Job description

Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologist

Join our friendly and supportive Respiratory Physiology team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services across the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop a career in respiratory healthcare, gaining hands-on experience in a wide range of lung function and sleep investigations while working towards nationally recognised spirometry certification. Working across our hospital sites, you will contribute to improving patient care, support service development, and be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding respiratory diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

Perform a range of respiratory diagnostic tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer testing, sleep studies and exercise testing.Support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred respiratory physiology service across multiple hospital sites.Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring a positive patient experience.Maintain equipment calibration, quality assurance standards and infection control procedures.Support service development and work towards professional competency and certification in respiratory physiology

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Level 4 or grade C or above), including maths/English and science subjects or equivalent (direct entry), are required
• NVQ Level III or equivalent plus additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level
• ARTP Spirometry practitioner (Level III) spirometry certificate. Perform and interpret Spirometry (if entry-level post).

Experience

• Previous experience working within a Respiratory and Sleep Physiology department.
• Experience of managing own time and workload effectively.
• Experience working independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of customer/patient care

Skills and Personal qualities and attributes

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and profession.al approach
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent computer and administration skills.
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of professional behaviour and positive attitude including punctuality and reliability

Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

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.

£34,186 to £37,389 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS