The Trainee Respiratory Associate Practitioner joins George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust’s Physiological Sciences team in the Cardio-Respiratory Department. The role involves carrying out respiratory and sleep investigations and supporting diagnosis and patient care. It includes a two-year Level 4 Healthcare Science apprenticeship, with supervised workplace learning and 20% of contracted hours devoted to off-the-job training. This permanent, full-time post is 37.5 hours a week, requires Level 2 Maths, English and Science or equivalents, and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What the job involves
- Carry out respiratory and sleep investigations for inpatients and outpatients to support diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, including spirometry, reversibility studies, lung-volume measurements, gas-transfer tests…
- Complete a two-year Level 4 Healthcare Science apprenticeship, undertaking supervised on-the-job training and college study and other learning for 20% of contracted hours, and work towards obtaining accurate…
- Work towards autonomous practice, organising and prioritising work under senior physiologists’ direction, and assist with specialised investigations under direct supervision
- Assist senior physiologists and nursing staff in home oxygen therapy clinics
- Maintain CPAP and nebuliser equipment and update sleep-equipment, CPAP and nebuliser databases
- Clean, prepare and calibrate equipment, confirm accuracy using a biological control subject, follow decontamination and sterilisation protocols, and act on unsafe or faulty equipment
- Communicate test results to medical and nursing staff and alert them when results indicate a patient needs urgent attention
- Assess patients’ physical and mental ability to follow procedures, use reassurance to support accurate results, communicate with people who have communication difficulties, and manage clinical risk and patient safety…
- Advise patients, relatives, carers and professionals on loan equipment and explain respiratory services
- Monitor and order stock, including pharmaceuticals, and identify non-stock items that need purchasing
- Take part in service development and put changes into practice
- Show care and respect towards patients and colleagues
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 2 Maths or equivalent
- Level 2 English or equivalent
- Level 2 Science or equivalent
Experience
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
Skills & knowledge
- Good IT skills, keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Work accurately to reasonable deadlines and methodically under pressure
- Work unsupervised as an independent practitioner, as part of a team and on own initiative
- Good written and verbal communication, with ability to liaise and build working relationships with a multidisciplinary team
- Treat patients with respect and understanding; be friendly and approachable
- Flexible approach to work and understanding of the need for strict confidentiality
Nice to have
- Basic knowledge of respiratory physiology
- Knowledge of simple and advanced respiratory investigations
- Level 2 Healthcare Science vocational qualification or equivalent experience
- Basic Life Support
- Experience performing basic spirometryExperience in basic sleep investigations
- Experience assisting with other respiratory investigations
What’s offered
- On-site nursery
- At least 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working
- In-house training and development
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and on-site parking
Trainee Respiratory Associate Practitioner in Nuneaton employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
