Job Summary The Apprentice Associate Practitioner post is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in healthcare science. You will be joining a busy respiratory physiology team, where you will be able to work in the department alongside completing your scientific training at the CSR group. The post is a 2 year fixed term including on the job clinical training to become competent in pulmonary function testing and in the issuing of diagnostic sleep equipment and management of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea using CPAP. After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science. Course material will be delivered weekly, in the form of online lectures lasting approximately 2-3 hours. You will then be expected to undertake independent testing, where you will need to implement and progress treatment protocols/plans within agreed protocols. Your time in the department will be split between Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Gloucestershires Community Diagnostic Hub, located at Quayside House, Gloucester. The apprenticeship will lead to your competence in the ability to perform the role of an associate practitioner which are noted below. Main Duties Clinical 1. Perform, input results and sign off basic pulmonary function test assessments in accordance with ARTP national guidelines and departmental protocols. 2. To participate in quality control/assurance schemes within the department, including equipment calibration, biological control, record findings and act to resolve or escalate problems should they arise. 3. Alert appropriate staff to unusual/unexpected results or clinical concerns. 4. In conjunction with senior colleagues, advise clinical staff over appropriateness of tests and ensure they understand the implications of the results. 5. Administer medications (e.g. salbutamol) in accordance with patient specific direction and departmental policy. 6. Use medical gases (including cylinders), observing health and safety measures. 7. Arrange collection/posting of CPAP consumable parts to patients. 8. Troubleshoot CPAP errors 9. Facilitate telephone clinics for CPAP patients in their annual reviews 10. Set up and issue overnight pulse oximetry & semi-polysomnography studies 11. Undertake physiology led follow up outpatient clinics for CPAP patients to check compliance and reduction in symptoms 12. Maintain accurate patient database and health record entries 13. Unload, organise and store consumables appropriately 14. Attend twice monthly MDT meetings to discuss CPAP / NIV patients For further information on the role please see the detailed Job Description. Additional contract details: Training post for completion of BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep Additional working pattern details: Training time and education sessions provided by CSR group alongside one day of released time for the purpose of completion of academic work requirements.