We are looking for a Respiratory Apprentice to join our excellent team at CUH Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Ely.
The Respiratory Physiology team at the CDC work alongside the CUH Lung Function Department to provide a diagnostic service of respiratory function tests to both CUH outpatients and the local community via a Direct Access service for GPs.
CDCs have been developed across the country with the aim of providing diagnostic testing to the patients closer to home and to reduce waiting times for the tests required. Therefore, the development of the CDCs brings new infrastructure and equipment to keep up with the demand. Pathways for GP access respiratory tests have been developed and are being implemented with high uptake expected.
The respiratory service at the CDC offers a wide range of services including full pulmonary function tests (PFTS), reversibility, FeNO, spirometry, field walk tests and overnight oximetry.
The post holder will be working full time within the respiratory service for the full training period. The apprentice will receive a minimum of 20% off the job training which will allow completion of e-learning, assignment writing and evidence collection, the other 80% will be on the job education where they will be expected to support service delivery under supervision.
The main duties would include but not limited to:
- Perform and report a range of basic pulmonary function tests on a wide variety of patients.
- Perform calibration and quality control procedures on all laboratory equipment.
- To maintain accurate clinical records.
- To contribute to team and service development.
About us
Training will be given to ensure all testing is at national standards and will be expected to work towards the ARTP spirometry certificate.
Working hours will be 08:30-16:30 Monday to Friday. Work will be based mainly at Ely CDC but with the expectation to attend some mandatory training sessions, cross-site at Addenbrookes Hospital, infrequently but as required.
Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years, or have indefinite leave to remain, with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th November 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 21st November 2024
NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years or have indefinite leave to remain with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
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