An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic and friendly respiratory and sleep physiology team based at Queens and City campus lung function and sleep services department. You may already be working in respiratory physiology as an assistant technical officer grade and are looking for career progression then this post might be for you. Or you may have a real interest in this area of clinical work and possess the required academic qualifications then this role may be for you and your career development.

As band 4/5 training post you will be employed as a band 4 respiratory physiologist as an apprentice and will be supported to complete the 3yr BSc Healthcare science apprenticeship degree at which time you would then be enrolled onto and be expected to pass (1) the ARTP practitioner qualification and (2) an internal clinical end point assessment within the department and with a positive outcomes in both then progress into a band 5 clinical respiratory and sleep physiologist position.

We are a progressive and enthusiastic team waiting to welcome new members and actively encourage continued professional development.

In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

All clinical training is given in-house where you will gain experience in the performance of basic pulmonary function tests (as detailed in the job description), and will undertake and perform (with supervision until competent) a range of basic respiratory diagnostic assessments and treatment interventions within the department, wards and outpatient clinic areas, You will also be able to develop your skills in respiratory diagnostic testing and sleep diagnostics and CPAP delivery. In addition you will assist in national clinical trials and research within the trust.

You will also attend Sheffield Hallam University for apprentice block weeks each year and also be expected to complete an academic portfolio whilst also working full time in the lung function , NIV and sleep services department

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

To undertake and perform a range of basic respiratory diagnostic assessments and treatment interventions within the department, wards and outpatient clinic areas, and perform more complex clinical investigations under supervision. To analyse and interpret basic results and formulate a factual report. Maintenance of clinical records in relation to activities carried out. Performs calibration and quality control procedures on all laboratory equipment used. Supervision and training are part of the degree apprenticeship and full support will be provided. to participate in department research projects and comparison of new equipment when relevant. See attached job description for the full range of duties.

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BSc Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep Apprentice