Job requirements
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Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Has worked as a healthcare science assistant within a respiratory investigations department for a minimum of 2 years
- Experience
Knowledge of issues of working with confidential information and understanding of need for confidentiality
- Experience
Ability to work under remote supervision
- Qualifications
2 A levels in science subjects or equivalent
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Ability to perform Spirometry independently
- Experience
Experience of performing gas transfer
- Experience
Experience in setting up/downloading overnight sleep studies
- Experience
Experience of providing support to patients on CPAP
- Qualifications
BLS
- Qualifications
ARTP certificate in spirometry
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us in the Cardio-Respiratory department as a Band 4 Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner, specialising in Respiratory and Sleep diagnostics.
The role will be primarily based between the two local community diagnostic centres at Walton and Whitworth however successful candidates will be expected to also work within the main department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital when required.
Main duties of the job
This role includes performing pulmonary function tests (spirometry with airway reversibility study and gas transfer), setting up and downloading overnight sleep diagnostic equipment and dealing with patient queries regarding their CPAP usage/replacement of CPAP consumables.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, team structure and responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Associate Practitioner/Trainee Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Respiratory physiologist role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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