Job summary This role is to assist the Physiologists with the outpatient and inpatient Sleep Disordered Breathing and Lung Function Service. Role includes set up patients on nasal CPAP, performing basic lung function tests (Spirometry) within our busy Outpatient service, and assisting Physiologists with home oxygen assessment and Cardio Pulmonary Exercise testing. This role requires you to be flexible as you will be you will be required to work across sites. Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibility 1. To plan, undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of diagnostic assessments such investigations could include: Within the Sleep Disordered Breathing Service: Overnight sleep apnoea screen setup/study download/provision of questionnaires Set up patients on Nasal CPAP and Autotitration. Downloading information from CPAP and Autotitration machines NOX setup for home use Mask fitting and repair. Giving out and downloading oximeters for domicillary use. Within the Lung Function Service: Spirometry, peak flow rates, flow/volume loops Performing Spirometry and flow volume loop measurements. Reversibility to inhaled bronchodilators. Seated and supine measurements of Vital Capacity. Mouth pressure and sniff pressure measurements. Assisting with 6 minute walk tests exhaled and nasal nitric oxide exhaled carbon monoxide Spot check oximetry. Production of reports As a minimum be trained in Basic Life Support About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9002271 Job locations Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent. ARTP accredited or equivalent qualification (NVQ3 level) Experience Essential Must be able to maintain accuracy and precision in all work undertaken Must be able to follow and uphold guidelines and protocols with regard to all tests performed Desirable Some experience of Respiratory Physiology measurement techniques/laboratory techniques Additional Criteria Essential Able to work as a team member Organised and methodical Confident and competent to act appropriately in emergencies and in the event of significant clinical findings Flexible/adaptable approach to workload Ability to work under pressure Ability to work on own initiative Enthusiastic, self-motivated and capable of working without supervision as well as part of a team Excellent organisational skills Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with all levels of staff Excellent communication skills written and oral Professional outlook Excellent judgement and diplomacy when dealing with enquiries Maintain confidentiality Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent. ARTP accredited or equivalent qualification (NVQ3 level) Experience Essential Must be able to maintain accuracy and precision in all work undertaken Must be able to follow and uphold guidelines and protocols with regard to all tests performed Desirable Some experience of Respiratory Physiology measurement techniques/laboratory techniques Additional Criteria Essential Able to work as a team member Organised and methodical Confident and competent to act appropriately in emergencies and in the event of significant clinical findings Flexible/adaptable approach to workload Ability to work under pressure Ability to work on own initiative Enthusiastic, self-motivated and capable of working without supervision as well as part of a team Excellent organisational skills Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with all levels of staff Excellent communication skills written and oral Professional outlook Excellent judgement and diplomacy when dealing with enquiries Maintain confidentiality Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)