Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time Band 3 Respiratory Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team at University Hospitals Dorset, working across both Poole and Bournemouth sites. The Department provides lung function tests for a wide range of Specialties across the Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help in the Respiratory Physiology Labs. Duties include performing varied breathing tests with Inpatients and Outpatients and clinic admin. Applicants must be computer literate and enjoy working with patients.
Experience in healthcare is essential, and knowledge of respiratory tests would be advantageous but full training in all tests will be provided.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole General Hospital (cross-site working)
Interview Date: 11th September
Main duties of the job
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of Respiratory anatomy and Physiology.
- Basic understanding of routine lung function tests including: Spirometry performance and interpretation FeNO performance and interpretation Overnight Oximetry
Desirable
- Understanding of current Spirometry guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment with patients.
- Health and safety principles
- Infection control procedures
- Supervising/training others
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare science
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 vocational healthcare qualification or equivalent
- English Language GCE/GCSE or equivalent
- Mathematics GCE/GCSE or equivalent
- Science GCSE / equivalent
Desirable
- ARTP Spirometry Certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure with patients with distressing conditions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate test procedure to patient
- Mutual respect – treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.
- Flexibility and willing to learn
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT literate including word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to follow established testing guidelines and SOPs without supervision.
- Ability to adapt to new techniques and technologies
Desirable
- ARTP Spirometry register
- Use of hospital IT systems i.e. EPR
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This advert is for Respiratory Assistant Technical Officer with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Bournemouth Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Aug 2026.
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