Apprentice Associate Respiratory Physiologist

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior respiratory physiologists in performing spirometry, reversibility testing, lung volumes and TLCO.
• Assist with CPET (diagnostic and pre‑operative) and run independent spirometry clinics at local health centres.
• Attend university courses to become AHCS registered associate practitioner.
• Participate actively in clinical physiology service provision, performing duties either directly or under supervision as required.
• Work independently on direct patient care within departmental and national guidelines.
• Perform spirometry in unsupervised areas and assist with CPET set‑up and exercise tests.
• Use the Respiratory Lab sterilisation and cleaning SOP; under direct supervision assist with airway challenges.
• Be BLS trained, perform unsupervised full studies, and work on a shift system including unsocial hours as necessary.
• Lead, teach and organise the department’s ATOs, supervising performance and shifts.
• Contribute to the evaluation, selection and introduction of new equipment and technology.
• Assist in ordering, stock control and receipt of consumable items used in clinical physiology.
• Ensure safe use of respiratory function equipment, recognise and document equipment faults, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain clean and tidy procedural environments and support staff motivation to complete workloads.
• Assist with maintenance of local risk‑management policies.
• Apply knowledge of CVIS/IPM/Ascent and other respiratory information systems within clinical physiology.
• Comply with Trust and local policies.

Required Qualifications

• Foundation degree in Health Care Science, recognised by AHCS.
• ARTP Certificate of Spirometry or registration with AHCS.
• GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent.
• UK professional registration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Enrolled Member of ARTP.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Technical Officer in respiratory.
• Previous experience supervising staff and training.
• Competence in full‑study procedures to ARTP standards.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to completion of work tasks at a high standard.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from under‑represented groups including Black, Asian, minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, disabled and those aged 16‑24.

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