University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist
The closing date is 23 February 2026
We have an opportunity for a an experienced Registered Nurse or Physiologist to join our friendly team in our new CDC department (Community, Diagnostic Centre)
The role will include to plan and undertake a range of simple, specialist andcomplexdiagnosticrespiratoryassessments with a considerable degree of responsibility and autonomy as outlined below performedin accordance withARTP or ERS/ATS criteria where applicable, in both paediatric and adult patients.
The candidate must have previousexperienceperformingSpirometry test.
Previousexperience with paediatrics is not essential as training will be provided.
The successful candidate will to be able to analyse, interpreta large rangeof diagnostic tests....
Tomaintainup to date clinical knowledge.
To obtainaccurateand informative results.
Tobe responsible forown professional development and professional registration.
To demonstratecare and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members.
Main duties of the job
* Providingcross cover as and whenrequiredto the other hospital sites.
* Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.
* Assistin setting departmentobjectivesin line with the Unit, Corporate and nationalobjectives.
* Responsibilityfor ensuring that safe systems of work are practised in the Lung function & sleep department and that all Health and Safety legislation, other relevant legislation and Trust policies are adhered to.
* Responsibility for undertaking risk assessments and reporting all significant problems andidentifiedhazards to the Respiratory speciality management group meetings.
* To communicate and negotiate with staff at all levels, within the Trust (medical, nursing, technical and administrative colleagues, Consultant medicalstaffand senior management) and external stakeholders asrequired.
* Undertake all audit and governance roles within lung function services.
* Tomaintaindatabases and records and to producetimelyand relevant statistical reports on workload.
* Active participation in the MDTs or Respiratory meetings.
* To ensure that all information is recorded appropriately on the necessary clinical systems.
* To ensureall statistical and activity data including coded is accurately recorded.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job responsibilities
* Perform the procedures listed as an independent practitioner, gainingaccurateand clinically valuable measurements. To providehighquality clinical reports, interpretation, recommendationsand outcomesin the following diagnostic tests.
* Measurement of static lung volumes by whole body plethysmography
* Reversibility testing
* Gas transfer measurements
* FeNOmeasurements
* 6 minutewalk test
* PosturalSpirometry
* Respiratory muscle strength assessment.
* Blood gas analysis via capillary blood gas
* Supportthe CPET clinic at Worthing Hospital once a week.
* Export and analyse all datarequiredfor theappropriate interpretation
* Constructappropriate reportsdependent on reason for the test
* Provide a physiological interpretation onthereports
* Troubleshoot areas of concern with regards to equipment and staff to ensure an efficient service
* Any other tests asdeemednecessary by theSite Lead.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
* BSc Clinical Physiology/ Science or equivalent or NVQ Level 5 Healthcare or Registered Nurse with NMC
* Previous work experience performing Spirometry test
* Previous work experience in Paediatrics
* Previous experience in complex lung function tests
* ARTP Part I and Part II
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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