University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 3 Spirometry Support Worker
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join the Community Respiratory Team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
This role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality respiratory care across a range of community, outpatient and healthcare settings, working alongside specialist nurses, physiotherapists, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will play an important role in supporting patients with respiratory conditions and assisting in the delivery of respiratory diagnostics and assessments.
The successful candidate will be passionate about patient care, keen to learn new skills, adaptable to different working environments and committed to supporting patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
If you are enthusiastic about delivering excellent care, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and are interested in developing specialist respiratory skills, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team committed to improving the lives of patients across Birmingham and Solihull.
Candidates wishing to work less than whole time are welcome to apply.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- Supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred respiratory care across a variety of community and outpatient settings.
- Assisting with respiratory diagnostic investigations, including spirometry and FeNO testing.
- Undertaking clinical observations following appropriate training and competency assessment.
- Supporting patients to access respiratory assessment and treatment services.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Assisting with equipment checks, stock management and infection prevention measures.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary respiratory team.
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and audits.
A key element of this role is likely to include supporting respiratory diagnostic services. Successful candidates must be committed to undertaking specialist training and competency development in respiratory diagnostics, including spirometry. This training forms an essential part of the role and provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills within respiratory care. A willingness to attend training and participate in ongoing professional development is essential.
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Therapy Services deliver care across a range of hospital, community and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across locations. The role requires a flexible approach to working practices and a willingness to adapt to changing service requirements.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics
- NVQ Level 3, Healthcare Science Assistant qualification, ARTP Performing Only certification, or equivalent relevant knowledge / competency gained through training and experience.
- Evidence of role-specific competency, or willingness to complete competency-based training, to undertake protocol-led spirometry and associated respiratory measurements.
Desirable
- Experience or training in respiratory physiology measurement techniques.
- Relevant healthcare support worker qualification or equivalent experience.
- Training in infection prevention, quality control or diagnostic equipment processes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience or training in respiratory physiology measurement techniques.
- Relevant healthcare support worker qualification or equivalent experience.
- Training in infection prevention, quality control or diagnostic equipment processes.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Ability to follow and adhere to departmental protocols, policies, and procedures relating to diagnostic testing.
- Healthcare experience in a clinical setting.
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Desirable
- Experience of respiratory physiology measurement techniques, or work within a clinical diagnostic environment.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Organised, methodical, and able to manage workload efficiently.
- Ability to travel across community settings and UHB hospital sites.
- Able to respond appropriately to emergencies and escalate significant clinical findings in line with protocols.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to workload and service needs.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Able to work using own initiative and with a degree of autonomy and remote supervision within agreed protocols.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional approach to work at all times.
- Ability to exercise judgement and diplomacy when responding to enquiries.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Full UK diving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Gemma Atkins
01214245033
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
12 Month(s)
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9018523
Job locations
Solihull Community Nursing
Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4BN
Attachments
Job Description
Band 3 JD PS.pdf – 508KB Opens in a new window
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