Respiratory Healthcare Scientist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is offering an Annex 21 training opportunity for a newly qualified Respiratory Physiologist or science graduate. Based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital with cross-site work across five sites, you will perform and report pulmonary function tests and support clinical supervision.

The post includes a structured competency and development programme under supervision toward Band 5 competency, with Annex 21 remuneration.

Qualifications

• Perform and report a range of pulmonary function tests.
• Calibrate and perform quality control on laboratory equipment.
• Provide clinical supervision and training for less experienced staff.
• Contribute to research and service development.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report pulmonary function tests for a wide range of patients.
• Calibrate and quality-control laboratory equipment.
• Undertake structured competency development under supervision.
• Assist with research and development as required.

Skills

Pulmonary function tests

Calibration & QC

Supervision & training

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Tools

Pulmonary function equipment

Job description

The Respiratory Investigation departments work across 5 sites including Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford Hospital and Doddington Community Hospital. The department provides a diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients and a Direct Access service for GPs. The department performs basic and advanced respiratory and cardiac function tests for a wide range of specialties. This is an excitement opportunity for a newly qualified Respiratory Physiologist or science graduate looking to further develop their skills via an Annex 21 training opportunity to join our friendly team within Respiratory Investigations. The department offers a wide range of services including full pulmonary function tests (PFTS), airflow reversibility, FeNO, mannitol, spirometry, skin allergy testing, field walk tests, hypoxic challenge test, capillary blood gases, overnight oximetry, respiratory muscle assessment and ambulatory oxygen assessment. The primary base for this post will be Hinchingbrooke Hospital but the successful candidate will be expected to work cross site.

• Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice

The successful candidate will perform and report upon a range of pulmonary function tests on a wide variety of patients. To perform calibration and quality control procedures on all laboratory equipment. To undertake clinical supervision and training for less experienced staff. To assist with research and development as required. To contribute to team service development and education Applicants appointed under Annex 21 arrangements will undertake a structured competency and development programme and work under appropriate supervision whilst progressing towards full Band 5 competency. Annex 21 remuneration will apply during the agreed development period in line with NHS Terms and Conditions. We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.