Apprentice Healthcare Science Practitioner (Respiratory Physiology)

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the NHS as an apprentice in our Respiratory Physiology team. Working with clinical professionals to perform neurophysiological investigations for patients of all ages with a range of medical conditions across the Trust sites or local community, whilst undertaking Level 6 Healthcare Science degree apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£29,969 a year

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During the apprenticeship programme the rate of pay will be band 5 NHS Agenda for Change, on completion of the apprenticeship programme salary will NHS Agenda for Change band 6 (starting salary £37338pa)

Training course

Healthcare science practitioner (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 5.00pm - including study time within working hours. Study time to be agreed with training provider.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Perform routine lung function tests
Assists in the provision of the sleep diagnostic and therapeutic service
Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of own equipment within the Respiratory Physiology section
Participates in research and development activities within Respiratory Medicine (under supervision)

Where you’ll work

City Hospital

Dudley Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

Your training course

Healthcare science practitioner (integrated degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

prevent discriminatory practice against patients/carers/colleagues

ensure that the highest standards of person-centred care are practiced so that each person is treated with dignity and respect

develop effective partnerships with patients, treating patients/carers/families with kindness and compassion

identify ways of promoting good mental health/well being

use appropriate language to share complex technical information with the public/patients/colleagues, including giving/receiving feedback

critically reflect on your technical/non-technical practice, keeping knowledge and skills updated & responding to appraisal/feedback

work within your scope of practice as an autonomous practitioner

promote the professional development/training of junior colleagues

manage delegated junior staff training in security/health/safety practices that underpin their work, especially in infection control

undertake delegated risk assessments & implement changes

strategically plan clinical and quality management processes

undertake delegated clinical technical audits in your area of work

independently analyse/interpret accurately clinical technical data

be responsible for the safety and functioning of equipment

present/explain technical results to other professionals & patients

coordinate drafting of SOPs & updating techniques/procedures

evaluate and implement solutions to clinical technical problems

ensure that responsibilities for safeguarding and protecting patient confidentiality, including record keeping, are met

conduct sensitive discussions with patients as required, including obtaining meaningful consent

supervise the delivery of high quality clinical technical procedures

manage audit and/or service improvement programmes

act on the outcomes of audit/service improvement programmes

use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to support quality care improvements/innovation in your area of work

coordinate leadership activities across a HCS technical team

Your training plan

Statutory and Mandatory Training in line with job role, including Health & Safety, Fire Awareness, GDPR and Data Protection, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Level 6 Healthcare Science Degree (BSc Honors)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade D)
Maths & English (grade 4 or equivalent)
Science - preferably biology or physiology (grade D)
(educated to degree level) (grade 2:1)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role will involve a significant amount of time dealing with patients and therefore compassion, communication and interpersonal skills will be needed.

About this company

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust employs over 8000 staff. We understand that work is only one part of life. We are committed to helping our colleagues achieve the best possible work/life balance. We proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best - and find support if they need it.

Company benefits

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust has opened the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital this year, with state of the art healthcare, facilities. Staff benefits include NHS pension, wellbeing services and generous annual leave

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Following completion of the level 6 degree, the role will continue as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Neurophysiology)
Further progression through in-house training in other Neuroplogical investigations, including nerve conduction studies and completion of professional examinations.
May be further opportunities to progress to The Scientist Training Programme (STP), should an opening become available (after a suitale period of under graduate experience).

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