Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a dedicated staff member to support the Diagnostic Sleep Service. The role focuses on downloading diagnostic sleep equipment data, cleaning and decontaminating equipment, and preparing gear for the next clinic list.

You will also undertake delegated tasks across clinical settings under supervision. Flexibility to work on Fridays is required; experience in respiratory care and good communication with patients and colleagues is

Qualifications

• Experience working within Respiratory services in the NHS.
• NVQ level 3 in Science/healthcare-related subject or equivalent is required.
• ARTP Spirometry Practitioner (level 3) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Download diagnostic sleep equipment data and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Clean and decontaminate clinical equipment between uses.
• Prepare equipment for the Diagnostic Sleep Clinic list for the following week.
• Perform delegated tasks set out by the Clinical Physiologists in various clinical settings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 3 in Science/healthcare-related subject or equivalent experience in Health & Social Care

ARTP Spirometry Practitioner (level 3)

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. At the direction and under the supervision of the Clinical Physiologists, we require a staff member on a Friday to download diagnostic sleep equipment data, clean/decontaminate the equipment, and prepare the equipment for Diagnostic Sleep Clinic list for the following week. To also perform delegated tasks set out by the Physiologists in a variety of clinical settings

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. At the direction and under the supervision of the Clinical Physiologists, we require a staff member on a Friday to download diagnostic sleep equipment data, clean/decontaminate the equipment, and prepare the equipment for Diagnostic Sleep Clinic list for the following week. To also perform delegated tasks set out by the Physiologists in a variety of clinical settings

Main duties of the job

Clinical Equipment & Maintenance: The main duty of this post is to support our diagnostic Sleep Service. Cleaning and downloading of diagnostic equipment, and setting up the diagnostic equipment to be used by patients for the next clinic.

Patient Interaction & Communication: Respond professionally to patient enquiries, provide verbal and written information with empathy and tact, and communicate effectively with patients, carers, and staff across departments.

Operational & Administrative Support: Manage daily workload, maintain accurate patient records, handle stock and consumables, support appointment coordination, and perform administrative tasks including telephone queries and logistics.

Team Collaboration & Training: Liaise with internal and external staff, assist clinical physiologists, and support training of less experienced team members while recognising and escalating patient condition changes appropriately.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 3 in Science/healthcare-related subject or equivalent experience in Health & Social Care

Desirable criteria

• ARTP Spirometry Practitioner (level 3) GCSE's Grade 4 or above or C and above in Maths, English, Science

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working within Respiratory services in the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working independently Team working Good patient practice Working with CPAP equipment/sleep diagnostics

Communication

Essential Criteria

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable criteria

• IT Skills/Knowledge of systems
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally to facilitate the handover of patient information to colleagues

Clincal Skills

Desirable criteria

• Ability to perform capillary blood gases
• Ability to perform spirometry