Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Respiratory Physiologist/Clinical scientist
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Respiratory Physiology Department as a band 5. The role will primarily be carrying out diagnostic lung function testing, diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP set ups, telephone reviews, and assisting senior staff with more complex duties.
Main duties of the job
- Perform, maintain, calibrate, and assess the quality control of equipment within areas of assessed competence
- Perform lung function testing within patients and outpatients unsupervised after being assessed for competence
- Assist Senior Physiologists in more specialist tests in accordance with international standards and CPAP/NIV assessment and provision
- Demonstrate continuous professional development by working towards relevant professional qualifications and registration as required by the department, guided by the departmental lead
- Maintain accurate patient information systems
- Undertake administration duties, e.g., answering telephone queries, dealing with appointments, and ordering consumables under appropriate supervision
- Have a desire and motivation to learn and help the development of the department and other members of staff as well as University students
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or Science related subject or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ARPT practitioner examination or equivalent
- ARPT spirometry qualification or equivalent
- AHCS registration or working towards
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Personal qualities
Essential Criteria
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work under pressure and with conflicting demands on time
- Demonstrate a positive approach to all aspects of work
Desirable criteria
- Calm in stressful situations
- Demonstrates ability to work without direct supervision
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients
Knowledge and experience
Essential Criteria
- Be able to work unsupervised and demonstrate ability to work as an independent practitioner within scope of practice
- Experience of performing physiological tests on a variety of different populations
- Experience in performing full lung function and basic sleep investigations
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within respiratory physiology and healthcare environment
- Teaching/supervising others
- Knowledge of specialised respiratory investigations
- Good evaluation skills for decision making process during tests
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Can perform a range of basic and specialised lung function tests without supervision
- Good theoretical knowledge of a broad range of fundamental respiratory investigations
- Able to prepare reports for clinical colleagues
Desirable criteria
- Able to interpret basic lung function and sleep studies
- Able to present data and information in a concise format
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