Trainee Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

To undertake a period of training in order to become proficient in delivering quality assured services.

To assist Respiratory Physiologists in the delivery of Spirometry and Sleep services within Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and all other designated clinics within the community and mobile venues.

To assist in the preparation and cleaning of all appropriate equipment for the delivery of respiratory services to all our stakeholders

To work according to all approved policies and guidelines to fulfil key performance indicators in the delivery of service contracts to commissioners.

Main duties of the job

• To perform quality assured Spirometry testing and associated tests as requested in all designated areas throughout LHCH and the Community
• To comply with LHCH and departmental policies to ensure optimal quality testing
• To be proficient at basic Spirometry interpretation
• To ensure all data is appropriately recorded and archived in line with Trust policy
• To prepare Sleep diagnostic equipment for patient testing ensuring the correct cleaning and maintenance procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure that individual portfolios and competencies are up to date ensuring compliance with LHCH clinical governance requirements
• To acquire and maintain basic life support resuscitation competence
• To communicate effectively with patients, their families, associates and colleagues
• To engage effectively within the multidisciplinary team
• To assist in maintaining stock control and general housekeeping of department

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Details

• Date posted: 10 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: Depending on experience Dependant on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 410-MED-8128279
• Job locations: LHCH, Pulmonary Function Department, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform quality assured Spirometry testing and associated tests as requested in all designated areas throughout LHCH and the Community
• To comply with LHCH and departmental policies to ensure optimal quality testing
• To be proficient at basic Spirometry interpretation
• To ensure all data is appropriately recorded and archived in line with Trust policy
• To prepare Sleep diagnostic equipment for patient testing ensuring the correct cleaning and maintenance procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure that individual portfolios and competencies are up to date ensuring compliance with LHCH clinical governance requirements
• To acquire and maintain basic life support resuscitation competence
• To communicate effectively with patients, their families, associates and colleagues
• To engage effectively within the multidisciplinary team
• To assist in maintaining stock control and general housekeeping of department

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

• Actively promote the reputation of this hospital and the Respiratory Diagnostic / Pulmonary Function department at all times in a positive manner
• Adhere to and aid implementation of departmental policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection act and confidentiality of all patient information
• Ensure clinical governance and clinical risk management is integrated into patient care
• Recognise and respect all aspects of equality and diversity
• Recognise the need to feedback information regarding complaints, risk, accidents etc.
• Participate as required in service developments, training plans and working patterns in line with quality delivery and contractual requirements

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

• To complete LHCH Care Certificate
• To complete in house training programme for sleep diagnostics and approved ARTP Spirometry course
• To obtain ARTP Certification
• To undertake relevant training /workshops as identified at performance review for continual professional development
• To maintain professional portfolio and fulfil required levels of competence in all aspects of patient testing appropriate to the post, including regular reaccreditation with ARTP

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• All staff will have responsibility for the safe management of the department and the safety of colleagues and all service users.
• Ensure safety policies, arrangements and assessments are observed and maintained.
• Identify, assess and report risks to themselves and others
• Ensure accidents are reported and recorded
• Report to the line manager any identified actions that may be a threat to the health and wellbeing of others
• Attend and maintain Trust requirements for mandatory training

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.

The postholder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

SAFEGUARDING

ll staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

he Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.

All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.

This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation