Trainee Associate Practitioner

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour devenir Trainee Associate Respiratory Practitioner à l'hôpital Glenfield. Ce poste de formation de niveau 3 permet une progression vers un rôle de niveau 4 après une formation complète. Les candidats idéaux sont motivés, disposent d'un bon sens de l'organisation et d'excellentes compétences en communication.

Qualifications

• Aucune expérience antérieure n'est nécessaire, mais une compréhension du rôle est requise.
• Les candidats doivent faire preuve d'enthousiasme et de motivation.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des investigations respiratoires, du sommeil et de la pression artérielle.
• Aider les collègues seniors dans d'autres mesures physiologiques.
• Maintenir et contrôler le stock d'équipement des patients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Understanding of the role

Level 4 Respiratory Apprenticeship

Job description

Opportunity for Trainee Associate Respiratory Practitioner

This position offers the chance to start as a Band 3 trainee. With successful completion of the apprenticeship, relevant training, and experience, there is potential to progress to a Band 4 Associate Practitioner role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Trainee Associate Respiratory Practitioner posts based in the Respiratory Physiology Unit at Glenfield Hospital, Leicestershire.

If you are scientifically minded with appropriate qualifications and have experience working with the general public, this is an ideal chance to train and develop while completing a Level 4 Respiratory Apprenticeship.

These posts require individuals to be enthusiastic, motivated, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a keen eye for detail and the ability to accurately record and input information.

The trainee will be responsible for performing routine spirometry, pulmonary function tests, reversibility studies, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and sleep diagnostics. Administrative work and infection prevention within these clinical areas are also part of the role.

No previous experience is necessary, as full training will be provided. However, candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the role. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform a range of respiratory, sleep, and blood pressure investigations to a high standard.
2. Assist senior colleagues in other physiological measurements, such as cardio-pulmonary exercise testing.
3. Maintain and control stock of patient equipment like nebulisers, CPAP, and NIV.
4. Ensure equipment and resources meet required standards, adhering to health, safety, and infection prevention policies.
5. Maintain technical accuracy of equipment, ensure quality test procedures, and produce accurate reports.

Our Strategy and Values

Our strategy for 2023-2030 focuses on four primary goals: high-quality care, being a great place to work, impactful partnerships, and excellence in research and education. We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do, actively working to reduce healthcare disparities through community partnerships.

Our core values are compassion, pride, inclusiveness, and teamwork. We aim to make these values a daily reality for all staff and patients.

About The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

For more information, visit: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Thomas Grew
• Job Title: Chief Clinical Physiologist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]