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Trainee Respiratory Associate Practitioner

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 11 Gorffennaf 2024
Cyflog: £25,147.00 i £27,596.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: £25147.00 - £27596.00 a year
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 26 Gorffennaf 2024
Lleoliad: Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ
Cwmni: NHS Jobs
Math o swydd: Prentisiaeth
Cyfeirnod swydd: C9230-24-0379

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Clinical To undertake a range of specialised respiratory and Sleep investigations as listed to aid diagnosis and treatment of referred patients. With appropriate training you will be working towards, but not limited to:- Performance and interpretation of Spirometry Performance and reporting of Reversibility studies Static Lung volume measurements via body plethysmography and nitrogen washout Measurement of single Breath Gas Transfer Capillary blood gases & Haemoglobin testing Cardio-Respiratory sleep study including downloading Responsibilities You will be working towards :- To undertake duties as an autonomous practitioner once sufficient training period has been completed, organising and prioritising own work under the direction of more senior physiologists To perform a range of respiratory investigations and generate results to aid diagnosis and future treatment or continuous patient monitoring for both in-patients and out-patients. To assist senior level physiologists in performing specialised investigations carried out within the Cardio-Respiratory Department under direct supervision To ensure all equipment is cleaned before and after use and is prepared and calibrated prior to use and accuracy confirmed by the use of a biological control subject. To communicate with medical and nursing staff to provide effective services for patient care, and to inform/alert them of patients requiring immediate or urgent attention following interpretation and analysis of test results. To assess patients physical and mental abilities to perform and follow test procedures, and to use persuasive and reassurance skills to achieve optimum diagnostic results. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating. To manage clinical risk and take responsibility for patient safety during test procedures. On occasion initiating and leading Basic Life Support (B.L.S.). To provide advice and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals on the use of loan equipment and to promote understanding of respiratory services. To have knowledge and skills in the use and application of relevant equipment and to be responsible for your own safe and competent use of that equipment. To follow departmental, Trust and manufacturers protocols and guidelines in the decontamination and sterilisation of equipment to ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards and to take appropriate action on unsafe/malfunctioning equipment. Monitor stock levels, order internal stock, including pharmaceuticals and advise of need to purchase non stock, to ensure uninterrupted service. Participate in service developments and implement changes in present service Professional: To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects development as outlined in personal development plan. To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice and incorporate new developments into your area of work. To participate in staff appraisal scheme and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development program to meet set knowledge and competencies. To attend and participate in in-service training programmes, individual training sessions and external courses as expected/identified at IPR. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and risk management and to apply to the work situation. To maintain high standards of infection prevention practice Be fully competent in using a range of IT packages including Microsoft applications, hospital administration systems and specialist equipment software Undertake all clerical duties concerning all aspects of investigation Organisational: To work in accordance with Trust and department policies and standards. To ensure that your own practice meets the required professional standards of clinical physiology. To attend mandatory training sessions as determined by the Trust. To record activity by updating databases to enable performance monitoring.