Respiratory Apprentice Band 2

Summary

We are looking for a Respiratory Apprentice to join our excellent team at CUH Community Diagnostic Centre CDC at Ely. The Respiratory Physiology team 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.

Annual wage: £23,615 a year
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Training course: Healthcare science assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday normal office hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 13 January
Duration: 1 year 8 months
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

Clincial

Collect and record calibration and quality control data to ensure that equipment is functioning to agreed standards and specifications and is documented.
Undertake maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
Perform and input results of basic physiological measurements, in accordance with national guidelines and departmental protocols, and under supervision.
Obtain brief patient medical history prior to testing to ensure safe practice.
Communicate requirements for accurate performance of appropriate investigations to patients/participants/subjects/service users through building and maintaining a good rapport.
Accurately record observations and produce technical reports on the range of tests performed.
Testing patients of all ages. This will involve communicating complex instructions and clinical information effectively to patients of all ages and relatives to ensure cooperation and compliance and to obtain accurate technical and clinical data.
Responsible for planning own workload throughout the working day and ensuring completion of work in time allocated.
Ensure that all tests performed are according to relevant professional and departmental guidelines at all times.

Educational

Attend and participate in training activities within the department for a range of staff.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings, with regard to staff training as appropriate.
Develop skills and knowledge as part of a departmental training programme, following Trust Personal Development and Review System.
Demonstrate commitment to Continued Professional Development.
Work towards completion of professional qualifications.

Managerial and Organisational.

Participate in the standard setting for all routine test procedures performed and equipment used, including participation in the development of standard operating procedures.
Contribute to the maintenance of safe working practices within the department, ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety legislation, other relevant legislation and Trust policies.
Contribute to the day to day running of the department, including appointment provision andstock control.
Undertake specified administrative tasks, under supervision, for development within an agreed personal development plan.

Professional

Acting in the patients best interest.
Protecting and maintaining the patents privacy and dignity at all time at all time.
Providing individualised care respecting personal beliefs and preferences.
Alerting senior staff to any situation changes.

Where you’ll work

Ely Community Diagnostics Centre

Lynn Road

Ely

CB6 1DN

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

STEADFAST TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Healthcare science assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Act in line with legislation, standard operating procedures, codes of conduct and ways of working that apply to own role.

Work within the scope of the role, the limits of own knowledge and skills.

Act in line with probity requirements.

Promote own mental health, wellbeing and resilience.

Provide general information, advice and guidance about the scope and range of services relevant to role.

Provide technical evidence-based advice, information and guidance relevant to role.

Adhere to stock and equipment control policies.

Support the provision of person-centred care that is delivered by the wider healthcare team.

Support any care provided including adhering to the relevant requirements.

Follow policy and protocols that relate to informed consent.

Protect the dignity, rights and privacy of individuals.

Assist the wider healthcare team to enable individuals to make choices about their care.

Communicate basic information effectively verbally and in writing.

Use techniques to facilitate understanding and reduce communication barriers.

Keep accurate, confidential records including in a digital format.

Produce reliable data by logging, inputting, retrieving and storing information within required governance processes.

Follow protocols for handling, escalating or reporting difficult situations and complaints.

Work as part of the healthcare science team and the multi-professional team to provide healthcare science services.

Follow delegation, reporting and escalation protocols appropriate to own role.

Act as a role model to others and show leadership skills relevant to own role.

Contribute towards creating the conditions that assist the team in providing a supportive environment for colleagues.

Work safely in the workplace following safety guidelines.

Contribute to the risk management process in own workplace adhering to risk management guidelines.

Take appropriate action in response to incidents or emergencies.

Move and transport items safely for example individuals or equipment and items.

Apply a range of techniques for infection prevention and control.

Follow guidelines and procedures for handling hazardous materials and substances.

Follow procedures and improvement protocols to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to own healthcare science practice.

Contribute to the audit process relevant to own role.

Offer suggestions for improving services, emerging practices and sustainability.

Work in accordance with the regulatory frameworks for ethics, innovation or research relevant to own role.

Assist service improvement, innovation or research within the boundaries of own clinical and scientific practice.

Reflect on own practice and keep own knowledge and skills up-to-date.

Take part in appraisal or performance review and ongoing continuing professional development.

Reply constructively to the outcome of feedback, performance review or appraisal.

Your training plan

Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification
You will study a Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship
You will have regular online sessions with the training provider
Additional training will be given in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
Number skills
Team working
Enthusiasm
Positive work ethic
Keen to learn
Adaptable to change
Motivated
Flexible
Punctual
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to meet deadlines
Understand confidentiality

Other requirements

Candidates must be 18 or above to be eligible for this apprenticeship.

About this company

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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

Towards the end of the apprenticeship contract, and with support from the department and a dedicated apprenticeship team, you will have gained the knowledge and experience to enable you to apply for your next step in employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Kelly Pauley

kpauley@nhs.net

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284041.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 7 November)

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Company’s application instructions

• Do you have any skills or experiences in any other roles (part-time work, volunteering, personal responsibilities, special interests etc) that show us how you would be the best candidate for the job? • Why should we employ you? • What makes you the ideal candidate for the job? • What are your particular strengths? • What can you offer to the role? • Look at the person specification and tell us about how you meet the essential criteria

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