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Job overview
The Respiratory Physiology Department at the Northern General Hospital is looking to employ a Respiratory Healthcare Science Assistant.
The post involves performing a wide range of diagnostic respiratory tests and assisting with investigations and treatment of sleep related breathing disorders.
The department has a commitment to in-house and national training schemes and all staff are encouraged to continue with personal and professional development.
We are a busy but friendly department and the successful applicant must be a well-motivated, enthusiastic individual who is flexible and can demonstrate an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. They must also be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
- To perform a range of physiological investigations on patients in order to aid clinical diagnosis and to provide factual reports.
- To perform calibration and quality control on a range of equipment
- To undertake all data documentation, clerical and admin tasks associated admin role.
- To provide a range of general duties to facilitate service efficiency, including stock control and infection control procedures.
Role of Department:
- To deliver a high standard, evidence based diagnostic respiratory and sleep non-invasive support service to patients within Sheffield and the surrounding areas
- To deliver education to healthcare professionals on respiratory physiology
- To support staff through professional development and supervision
- By active collaboration to continue to improve and develop the Department of Respiratory Physiology into a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in patient/customer care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare science environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Honest and reliable and has a conscientious approach to work
- Approachable with the ability to handle sensitive issues effectively
- Self motivated and effective when working under pressure
- Kean, eager to learn and willing to undergo further training
- Evidence of PROUD Values and behaviours
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic ICT skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to overcome barriers to effective communication
- Ability to follow protocols and produce accurate documentation
- Numerate and good command of English language
- Shows an understanding of the post applied for
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE grade 4/C to include English and Maths
Desirable
- Evidence of Health Care Science experience and/or other professional development
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This advert is for Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Assistants with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa/pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent: 2 x AFC Band 2 post. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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