Job summary We are looking for a highly motivated and hardworking individual to work as an Associate Practitioner in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology. We are committed to training and development of our staff and as such, qualified respiratory physiologists will teach you to perform and report routine spirometry testing and pass ARTP spirometry qualifications. In addition to performing clinical activities such as spirometry and sleep study setups, you will support the Lead and Deputy Lead Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Scientist in various administrative tasks concerned with the day to day running of the service. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology within one of the premier departments within the South-Central region. You may on occasion be required to work across different hospital sites (Basingstoke, and Winchester) but we will prioritise shifts at Andover War Memorial Hospital. You will work within a team of nine Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists which currently includes, Lead Clinical Scientist (band 8a), Deputy Lead Clinical Scientist (band 7), two Senior Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists (band 6), two Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists (band 5), one Trainee Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist (band 4) and a Trainee Clinical Scientist (band 6). Main duties of the job To perform the following routine respiratory and sleep diagnostic tests to nationally recognised standards for accuracy and quality: - Spirometry /- bronchodilator response testing - FeNO - Spot check pulse oximetry - Haemoglobin POCT testing Provide administrative support to the Lead and Deputy Lead Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Scientists by undertaking various tasks such as: - Clinical audits - Provision of activity data relating to the various clinics run by the service, including attendance, DNA, clinic utilisation etc - Provision of minutes from sleep meetings and Sleep MDT meetings - Ordering of stock - Checking staff rota is correct to clinics that are open for bookings - Support the Physiology Quality Assurance lead in tasks relating to IQIPS accreditation To ensure that all equipment is maintained in a fully functional state with adherence to appropriate quality control To record accurately patient information and maintain records and test results. Organise requests for inpatients and last-minute outpatient bookings. Ensure test results are communicated to the relevant specialities To ensure that the departments activities are carried out in accordance with the Trust policies and protocols on infection control, risk management, data protection and Health and Safety Ensure that adequate stocks of all consumables are kept About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9251-25-0332 Job locations Andover War Memorial Hospital Charlton Road Andover SP10 3LB Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential 4 or 5 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications Desirable A minimum of 3 A-levels including a science subject or physical education An undergraduate degree in Physiology or Exercise Science Experience & Knowledge Essential Enjoy patient/customer contact and working as part of a team Desirable Experience of working in a customer or healthcare environment Skills & Ability Essential Good standard of English and numeracy Motivation to work towards essential work based qualifications Desirable Previous experience of working in the field of physiology/respiratory medicine Other Specific Requirements Essential Cross site working Valid driving license and use of a vehicle Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential 4 or 5 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications Desirable A minimum of 3 A-levels including a science subject or physical education An undergraduate degree in Physiology or Exercise Science Experience & Knowledge Essential Enjoy patient/customer contact and working as part of a team Desirable Experience of working in a customer or healthcare environment Skills & Ability Essential Good standard of English and numeracy Motivation to work towards essential work based qualifications Desirable Previous experience of working in the field of physiology/respiratory medicine Other Specific Requirements Essential Cross site working Valid driving license and use of a vehicle 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Andover War Memorial Hospital Charlton Road Andover SP10 3LB Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)