Respiratory Apprentice Level 2

The main duties would include but not limited to:
- Perform and report a range of basic pulmonary function tests on a wide variety of patients.
- Perform calibration and quality control procedures on all laboratory equipment.
- To maintain accurate clinical records.
- To contribute to team and service development., Training will be given to ensure all testing is at national standards and will be expected to work towards the ARTP spirometry certificate., At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Working hours will be 08:30-16:30 Monday to Friday. Work will be based mainly at Ely CDC but with the expectation to attend some mandatory training sessions, cross-site at Addenbrookes Hospital, infrequently but as required.
Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years, or have indefinite leave to remain, with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter., NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years or have indefinite leave to remain with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter.

We are looking for a Respiratory Apprentice to join our excellent team at CUH Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Ely.
The Respiratory Physiology team at the CDC 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.
CDCs have been developed across the country with the aim of providing diagnostic testing to the patients closer to home and to reduce waiting times for the tests required. Therefore, the development of the CDCs brings new infrastructure and equipment to keep up with the demand. Pathways for GP access respiratory tests have been developed and are being implemented with high uptake expected.
The respiratory service at the CDC offers a wide range of services including full pulmonary function tests (PFTS), reversibility, FeNO, spirometry, field walk tests and overnight oximetry.
The post holder will be working full time within the respiratory service for the full training period. The apprentice will receive a minimum of 20% off the job training which will allow completion of e-learning, assignment writing and evidence collection, the other 80% will be on the job education where they will be expected to support service delivery under supervision., 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.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.