Associate Respiratory Physiologist Band 4 Training Post

at  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to train as a respiratory physiologist at NUH. Applicants will need to have the minimum of a BSc at 2:1 in a healthcare related science, and be employed in a lung function and sleep services department. You must already be competent to perform some of the investigations listed in the job description. During the training period you will be delivering basic respiratory and sleep clinical technical services under supervision as required whilst studying to gain a Diploma level qualification.
You will be working in a direct patient facing role, performing respiratory and sleep related investigations and procedures. You will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to use tact, persuasion, empathy and diplomacy in order to obtain maximal patient effort throughout the testing procedure. You must be able to work as an effective member of he team, and plan your own work and meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis. There may be an element of cross site working within this role.
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 perform a range of basic respiratory diagnostic investigations eg spirometry, lung volume and gas transfer measurements and the collection and analysis of capillary blood gases. You will also be involved in the delivery of the sleep service, with CPAP issue and the ongoing review of CPAP use

Please refer the Job description for details