Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual passionate about healthcare to pursue a career in Healthcare Science.
You will work across two recently upgraded units at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and Exeter Nightingale Hospital.
This is a training/development role leading to attainment of the Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate qualification, and progression to Band 4, following completion of the two year training programme.
You will work as part of the Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team learning to perform basic lung function testing, sleep studies, reporting of basic sleep studies and providing support for our long-term CPAP (sleep therapy) patients.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
You will be employed as a Band 3 Physiologist Assistant/Healthcare Science Assistant Higher Level, and enrol onto the fully funded Respiratory & Sleep Healthcare Science Training Programme. You will develop your knowledge and skills via both work-based and academic learning, and be released for 20% of your contracted hours (typically 1day/week) to undertake your academic studies with the Healthcare Science Training Provider.
Following attainment of the Level 4 qualification there is potential to enrol into the second year of the Level 6 (degree level) Healthcare Science Practitioner programme, progressing to Band 5/6 Physiologist/Senior Physiologist posts.
Essential qualifications required to apply:
- GCSE English and Maths grade 4 to 9 (A to C), OR Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English, OR Key Skills level 2 in Communication and Application of Numbers, OR A-Level in English and Maths grade E or above
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 9-5
Interview Date: 08.01.2025
For further information please contact: Ian Martin, Lead Clinical Physiologist, on 01392402154 or via email: ian.martin6@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
