Respiratory and Sleep Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner

We are looking for a dynamic individual that is wanting to progress or start their career in healthcare science.

The role of the Associate Practitioner is to undertake a range of respiratory and sleep physiology investigations to support both the Respiratory and Sleep medicine services across the South Tees Region.

The post holder will be an active member of the team, undertaking a range of diagnostic procedures from overnight sleep studies, spirometry, full lung function, six-minute walk tests and more, to meet the needs of the patient in a safe environment that promotes the trust values of caring, supportive and respect under indirect supervision.

The successful applicant will be working from the new community diagnostic hub in Stockton, with rotation at additional spoke sites in Northallerton and Redcar to help with the growth and expansion of both the Respiratory and Sleep services at South Tees University Hospitals Foundation trust., This post will be performed whilst supporting the post-holder to achieve the relevant ARTP qualifications for the role. We will support the right candidates to undertake a Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme.

To competently perform a full range of basic lung function tests on adults in the out-patient setting.

To competently set-up sleep studies.

To competently initiate patients on CPAP therapy, follow-up and review patients.

To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.

To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to senior staff members.

To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.

To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency.

To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency.

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

Your Leadership Impact

Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.