To provide a supportive role to the physiology / clinical scientist team within the pulmonary function and sleep service.
To work collaboratively with the scientific respiratory team at UHP, Dartmoor building and CDC.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Prioritise own workload and duties.
Support to Respiratory / Sleep team.
Provide general administrative support by assisting in the day-to-day planning.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
You will be trained to perform basic spirometry and FeNO under supervision, resupply the pulmonary function labs.
To manage stock levels and ensure store room is kept in an organised manner.
To assist the CPAP service in supplying consumables to patients, coordinating the telephone messages, and stock control.
Prepare and provide sleep monitors and overnight oximetry for patients.
To support other team members with day to day tasks and be able to perform basic observations of patients such as blood pressure and oxygen saturations.
To develop skills and experience with additional learning and responsibilities.
To take messages from patients and contact them to discuss issues and escalate to more senior staff.
Responsible for reporting issues of patient concern if they have been identified.
Valuate, interpret, and present all test results in a format in line with departmental policy.
Ensure prompt completion of own duties via the hospital computer system to maintain comprehensive records of procedures.
For further information please see attached job description
