Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Assistants inSheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED 20 DEC 2023

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust rgXjbMkL

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To deliver a high standard, evidence based diagnostic respiratory and sleep non-invasive support service to patients within Sheffield and the surrounding areas.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

The Respiratory Physiology Department at the Northern General Hospital is looking to employ a Respiratory Healthcare Science Assistant.

The post involves performing a wide range of diagnostic respiratory tests and assisting with investigations and treatment of sleep related breathing disorders. The role also involves training in other healthcare science tests including Echocardiography and Venepuncture.

The department has a commitment to in-house and national training schemes and all staff are encouraged to continue with personal and professional development.

We are a busy but friendly department and the successful applicant must be a well-motivated, enthusiastic individual who is flexible and can demonstrate an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. They must also be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

Job Purpose:

To perform a range of physiological investigations on patients in order to aid clinical diagnosis and to provide factual reports.
To perform calibration and quality control on a range of equipment
To undertake all data documentation, clerical and admin tasks associated admin role.
To provide a range of general duties to facilitate service efficiency, including stock control and infection control procedures.

Role of Department:

To deliver a high standard, evidence based diagnostic respiratory and sleep non-invasive support service to patients within Sheffield and the surrounding areas
To deliver education to healthcare professionals on respiratory physiology
To support staff through professional development and supervision
By active collaboration to continue to improve and develop the Department of Respiratory Physiology into a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

The Respiratory Physiology Department at the Northern General Hospital is looking to employ a Respiratory Healthcare Science Assistant.

The department has a commitment to in-house and national training schemes and all staff are encouraged to continue with personal and professional development.

Job Purpose:

To perform a range of physiological investigations on patients in order to aid clinical diagnosis and to provide factual reports.
To perform calibration and quality control on a range of equipment
To undertake all data documentation, clerical and admin tasks associated admin role.
To provide a range of general duties to facilitate service efficiency, including stock control and infection control procedures.

Role of Department:

To deliver a high standard, evidence based diagnostic respiratory and sleep non-invasive support service to patients within Sheffield and the surrounding areas
To deliver education to healthcare professionals on respiratory physiology
To support staff through professional development and supervision
By active collaboration to continue to improve and develop the Department of Respiratory Physiology into a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence.

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1. What diagnostic respiratory tests are you familiar with, and can you outline your experience in performing these tests?

2. Have you had any formal training in echocardiography or venepuncture? If so, please elaborate on your proficiency.

3. Can you explain the importance of calibration and quality control in respiratory testing, and how you would ensure equipment reliability?

4. What experience do you have with patient data documentation, and how do you ensure accuracy and confidentiality?

5. Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information to patients or colleagues. How did you ensure clarity?

6. Can you provide an example of a time you worked effectively as part of a team? What was your role, and what was the outcome?

7. How do you approach training and supporting new staff or colleagues in a clinical environment?

8. Can you describe a challenging patient interaction you had, and how you resolved the situation?

9. How do you manage your time and prioritize tasks when working in a busy environment?

10. The job description mentions ongoing training and personal development. How do you plan to further your skills in this role?

11. How do you stay current with developments and best practices in respiratory physiology and sleep medicine?

12. What does providing a high standard of patient care mean to you in the context of this role?

13. Why are you interested in working specifically with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and in the Respiratory Physiology Department?

14. Can you describe your previous experience in healthcare, particularly in respiratory physiology or related fields?