Main duties of the job

We perform an extensive range of respiratory physiology tests, have a large sleep service, and a large CPET service currently performing 366 test per year (before Covid) with agreed plans for expansion. The post holder will be required to assist in the delivery of lung function tests, provocation tests, respiratory muscle investigations and other investigations, as well as contributing to the further development of the CPET service, and will work towards completion of the ARTP practitioner level III qualification and becoming proficient in performing CPET.

The successful applicant must be able to work using their own initiative as well as be a team player, have good communication skills combined with a pleasant outgoing manner. Computer knowledge is essential including all windows applications (Word/Access/PowerPoint/Excel) and working with databases and specialist software.

Working closely with technical, medical and administrative staff, you will ensure patient confidentiality, comfort and safety at all times.

Applications should be working towards RCCP/AHCS/HCPC.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact David Clough on 03000 847526/847527.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is fixed term for 24 months due to – meet the needs of the service

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.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • An undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) or science related subject.
  • BLS Resuscitation Council (UK) certificate.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications.
  • RCCP/HCPC registration or working towards.
  • ILS or ALS Resuscitation Council (UK) certificate.
  • SCST certificate in electrocardiography.
  • ARTP Part I & 2 qualification or ARTP Practitioner (Level 3) qualification.
  • ARTP overnight pulse oximetry and polygraphy practitioner certificate.
  • Completion of specific modules of the AASM accredited sleep technologist education programme (A-STEP).
  • Training/assessors qualification or certificate.

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of performing a range of simple and complex respiratory and sleep investigations across a range of clinical conditions.
  • Evidence of CPD.

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Effective verbal, numerical skills / accuracy.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines and organise own workload.
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own work and that of others.
  • Excellent IT skills with the ability to use a range of software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Ability to record personally generated complex data sets from tests performed using multiple different complex systems.
  • Developed practical and physical skills to use a wide range of equipment, conduct clinical investigations, use and demonstrate the use of equipment and consumables, and to move and handle patients and equipment.
  • Ability to perform and analyse routine and complex investigations and provide a simple initial report.
  • Ability to adapt to changeable day to day service needs including unpredictable work patterns, unforeseen staff absence, urgent clinical referrals, incidents and complaints, equipment faults/issues, and helping to meet administrative deadlines.
  • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time undertaking complex tasks on a daily basis.
  • Ability to work with and provide emotional support where needed with patients who may have life limiting conditions.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable