Trainee Associate Practitioner

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Job summary

Exciting opportunity for a Trainee Associate Practitioner at a leading NHS Trust in Leicester. The role offers training in respiratory physiology with a Level 4 Apprenticeship, focusing on patient assessments and equipment maintenance. Ideal for scientifically minded individuals eager to develop skills in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in Mathematics, English Language, and a Science subject.
• Commitment to further learning and personal development.
• Basic life support training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine spirometry, full pulmonary function tests, and sleep diagnostics.
• Assist more senior colleagues with cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
• Maintain patient equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE English Language

GCSE Science

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Glenfield Hospital Town Leicester Salary £24,625 - £25,674 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/06/2025 23:59

Trainee Associate Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 3

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Job overview

These posts come with the opportunity to start on a Band 3 trainee post and with successful completion of the apprenticeship, relevant training and experience, it will allow the opportunity to progress towards the Band 4 Associate Practitioner role.

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

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

These post s require individual s to be scientifically minded, enthusiastic, motivated and possess excellent communication and organis at ional skills as well as a keen eye for detail, and the ability to accurately record and input information.

The trainee p ractitioner will be responsible fo r performing routine spirometry, full pulmonary function tests, reversibility studies, ambula tor y blood pressure monitoring and sleep diagnostics . They will also be expected to undertake administrative work and infection prevention within the se clinical areas.

No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given, however, the successful candidate should demonstrate an understanding of the role . Therefore a ll interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the department .

Main duties of the job

• The job holder will undertake a range of respiratory, sleep and BP investigations to a high standard.
• To assist more senior colleagues in other areas of physiological measurements i.e. cardio-pulmonary exercise testing
• To undertake the maintenance and stock control of patient equipment the department provides i.e. nebulisers, CPAP, NIV
• Ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to required standards and adhere to both Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies
• Responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy of equipment, maintaining quality test procedures and producing accurate reports

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Involved with maintaining clinical standards, evidence based practice within the speciality.
• Assist with clinical supervision and training of technical staff and other professionals, across disciplines.
• Measurement of routine spirometry with reversibility studies and FeNO
• Measurement of full lung function testing
• Perform blood gas analysis to assess patient’s respiratory status
• The issue and download of 24hour ambulatory blood pressure monitors, to patients that are being assessed for hypertension, or that may need their medication adjusting
• The setting up of and the issue of overnight sleep studies, to assess for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea
• Prepare patients and assist more senior practitioners/physiologists with cardiopulmonary exercise testing on adult patients
• Assist in the oesophageal and ano-rectal laboratory, setting up equipment incorporating aseptic techniques in preparation for measurements, assisting during the procedure and cleaning all reusable equipment according to local protocols at the end of the procedure.
• To maintain and ensure the accuracy of all equipment databases (i.e. TIARA, AirView) used within the equipment maintenance room, including the preventative maintenance of equipment
• To troubleshoot equipment faults and, if required, to organise equipment repair in order to maintain an efficient service
• Deal with queries that come to the equipment maintenance room, within the scope of the role
• Oversee the quality assurance of the departments resus trolley and ordering of consumables
• To actively participate in the sharing of skills and experience associated with each specialty aiding the spread of good practice throughout the team
• Facilitate a culture of quality, continuous innovation, improvement and productivity within the specialty, through the process of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Ability to multi-task and cope with constant change and interruptions.
• Act accordingly when exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances when dealing directly with patients and/or their relative

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

• GCSE Mathematics, English Language or literature and a science subject at grade C or Grade 4 or above
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
• Basic life support in adults

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Clear demonstration of knowledge of what the post involves

Planning and organisation skills

• Good organisational skills, methodical
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. This includes planning a broad range of complex activities

Skills

• Able to work as a team

Additional Information

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UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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