Main duties of the job

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 registered or be working towards RCCP/AHCS/HCPC.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

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

Qualifactions and or knowledge

Essential criteria

  • An undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) or science related subject.
  • ARTP Part I & 2 qualification or ARTP Practitioner (Level 3) qualification.
  • BLS Resuscitation Council (UK) certificate.
  • Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses (e. g. ARTP lung function reporting course, ARTP respiratory muscle course, ARTP cardio pulmonary exercise testing and interpretation course, ARTP overnight oximetry and polygraphy certificate) or equivalent post graduate experience to diploma level.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification.
  • ILS or ALS Resuscitation Council (UK) certificate.
  • SCST certificate in electrocardiography qualification or willing to work towards.
  • RCCP/HCPC registration or willing to register.
  • Training/assessors qualification or certificate

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of performing a broad range of complex procedures across a range of clinical conditions.
  • Evidence of CPD

    • Desirable criteria

  • Demonstrable CPET experience.

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Excellent communication skills required to gain maximum co-operation from patient when performing complex lung function tests.
  • Excellent IT skills with the ability to use a range of software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Ability to perform, analyse and participate in reporting of routine and complex investigations.
  • Ability to supervise, mentor, and train staff and students with supervision and support where needed.
  • Ability to perform, analyse and participate in reporting of simple, specialised and complex investigations

    • 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

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    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

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    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