Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
The post holder will perform routine Respiratory and Sleep Diagnostics, complying with departmental standard operating procedures at all times during the course of their duties;
1. Undertake a range of routine Lung Function tests independently
2. Perform Sleep Apnoea Diagnostics
3. Assist senior staff in the Sleep Apnoea Therapy service
4. Perform calibration and quality control procedure on all laboratory equipment
5. Assist senior staff in the training of junior staff, students, nurses and medical students
6. Work towards the ARTP Associate Professional Examination
Main duties of the job
Carry out all duties and tasks in a manner which ensures patient comfort and safety, whilst maintaining accuracy.
Be able to demonstrate a good level of knowledge underpinning each of the basic tests in the department.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
* Two A ’Levels at Grade D or above (one of which must be a Science) plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to diploma equivalent level
* Relevant Healthcare Science Foundation Degree / Applied Science HND / HNC / GNVQ Advanced in Science
* Relevant Respiratory Physiologist Experience
* ARTP Part 1
* ARTP Part 2
* ARTP Certificate in Spirometry
Essential Aptitude and abilities
* Performs a range of basic lung function tests
* Laboratory maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures
* Seeks out further development and responsibilities
* Good patient communication skills, understanding, courteous, pleasant disposition
* Motivated and enthusiastic, an excellent team player
* Ability to put own point of view over but also able to listen to others.
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
* Ability to interpret basic lung function tests.
* Ability to travel within geographical area.
* Able to work hours flexibly
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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