Trainee Respiratory Physiologist to Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Support for academic courses

Opportunities for additional training

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Trainee Respiratory Diagnostic Practitioner based at Wythenshawe Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Hub at Withington Community Hospital. You will perform routine lung function tests and contribute to high-quality patient care within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You will follow an orientation period, work towards independent practice, and benefit from ongoing CPD opportunities, professional courses, and academic

Qualifications

• Trainee candidates with a relevant science-based degree are encouraged to apply.
• Appointment would be made under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change at Band 5.
• Commitment to completing formal academic training and developing knowledge and skills for the role.

Responsibilities

• The diagnostic tests and treatments carried out within the main hospital site and community hubs.
• Contributing to the smooth day to day running of services reporting to the managerial lead on a regular basis.
• Performing unsupervised, all routine techniques within the lung function laboratory. To include spirometry, lung volumes, TLco, plethysmography and reversibility testing.
• Ensuring data quality by undertaking equipment calibration and quality control for all tests performed within the laboratory.
• Ensuring the technical quality of assessment complies with published national guidelines, departmental SOP's and guidelines.
• Supporting senior staff in the supervision and training of Junior Staff.
• Contributing to service improvement and development.

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Trainee Respiratory Diagnostic Practitioner based at Wythenshawe Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Hub at Withington Community Hospital. You will perform routine lung function tests and contribute to high-quality patient care within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You will follow an orientation period, work towards independent practice, and benefit from ongoing CPD opportunities, professional courses, and academic