Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Assistants

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Respiratory Physiology Department at the Northern General Hospital is looking to employ a Respiratory Healthcare Science Assistant.
The post involves performing a wide range of diagnostic respiratory tests and assisting with investigations and treatment of sleep related breathing disorders. The role also involves training in other healthcare science tests including Echocardiography and Venepuncture.
The department has a commitment to in-house and national training schemes and all staff are encouraged to continue with personal and professional development.
We are a busy but friendly department and the successful applicant must be a well-motivated, enthusiastic individual who is flexible and can demonstrate an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. They must also be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform a range of physiological investigations on patients in order to aid clinical diagnosis and to provide factual reports.
To perform calibration and quality control on a range of equipment
To undertake all data documentation, clerical and admin tasks associated admin role.
To provide a range of general duties to facilitate service efficiency, including stock control and infection control procedures.

ROLE OF DEPARTMENT:

To deliver a high standard, evidence based diagnostic respiratory and sleep non-invasive support service to patients within Sheffield and the surrounding areas
To deliver education to healthcare professionals on respiratory physiology
To support staff through professional development and supervision
By active collaboration to continue to improve and develop the Department of Respiratory Physiology into a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of the country’s largest Trusts incorporating five acute adult hospitals providing secondary and tertiary services to patients throughout North Trent and Yorkshire. The Trust provides one million Patient episodes and procedures annually and employs approximately 17,000 members of staff.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria