Respiratory Technician

NHS; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a respiratory technician to conduct investigations and support patient care in a remote community clinic. The role requires the ARTP Full Certificate in Spirometry and strong interpersonal skills to manage patient interactions and clinic responsibilities efficiently. Candidates must demonstrate accuracy and adherence to quality standards in their duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with vulnerable patients.
• Ability to self-manage a clinic.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory investigations and manage patient care.
• Record electrocardiograms and maintain clinical areas.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Education

ARTP Full Certificate in Spirometry

SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography

Job description

To provide specified respiratory investigations to clients/patients and administrative/QC support to the respiratory department in line with company quality procedures.

This clinic is a community based hub so the individual will be working independently and remotely to our main site. Full remote support will be available.

16hrs per week Monday - Friday Fixed term 12 month contract in the first instance.

Main duties of the job

Therole requires good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the postholder being computer literate and having knowledge of Microsoft word andExcel. There is a need for a high standard of literacy and numeracy within thework and the post holder will hold and maintain the ARTP Full Certificate in Spirometry.

Dueto the nature of the work, and in the interests of patient care, there is aneed for absolute accuracy and patient confidentiality at all times as well asadherence to the Companys rigorous quality procedures, Standard OperatingProcedures (SOP). In turn this requiresthe post holder to be committed, conscientious and motivated and able to workeffectively as a member of a team in a pressured environment.

EnhancedAdult & Child Barred DBS will be undertaken prior to employment start.

About us

Since 1994 Express Diagnostics has been dedicate to providing convenient access to high-quality cardiac investigation services for GP's & Local hospitals. However over the past 30 years the company has expanded significantly, evolving into a leading provider of cardiology services for the clinical trials industry. Additionally, it has established a state-of-the-art private health clinic to cater to the general public. With an unwavering commitment to patient care, Express Diagnostics offers specialised cardiac investigations, conducts data analysis for clinical research, and delivers a wide range of diagnostics services to contribute to the early detection and management of cardiovascular diseases in both clinical and public settings.

Job responsibilities

• Workingto the Companys Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
• Patientmanagement and preparation for procedures
• Recordingof electrocardiograms and entry of data
• Ensuringa high standard of patient/client care including the cleanliness and stockingof clinical areas
• Administrative& QC procedures
• Maintainand update professional knowledge including new procedures and techniques
• PerformLung Functions, nebulisation and reversibility testing.

Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate

Allclinical employees are required to register with the appropriate professionalbody for their profession and are required to comply with this professional bodyscode of conduct and guidelines at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience within a similar level role.
• Experience of working with vulnerable patients
• Ability to self manage a clinic

Qualifications

• ARTP Full Certificate in Spirometry
• SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography or willingness to work towards this.

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.