Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description which includes the Person Specification.
Person specification
Education & qualification
Essential criteria
1. BSc in Healthcare Science (Respiratory Physiology) or equivalent, e.g. PTP or STP
2. Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as a Clinical Physiologist, or able to progress to registration
Desirable criteria
3. CPD confirming knowledge across a range of specialist respiratory and sleep procedures, from inhouse and external training
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
4. Previous experience in lung function testing in an NHS setting with experience working at least at Band 5 Respiratory Physiologist level
5. Knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
6. Competency in all routine lung function and sleep tests (oximetry, polygraphy). To accurately interpret these test results
7. Knowledge of current national and professional guidelines, and experience of reporting according to these guidelines
8. Experience of using an NHS digital medical record system
9. Experience of initiating, reviewing and troubleshooting CPAP therapy
Desirable criteria
10. Knowledge and experience of reporting on the interpretation of lung function tests
11. Experience of specialist respiratory and sleep procedures, and their interpretation and reporting, such as any of the following: polygraphy studies, capillary and/or arterial blood gas testing, bronchial challenge testing, oxygen assessments and prescribing oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, non-invasive ventilation (initiation and review)
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential criteria
12. Excellent patient care
13. Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
14. Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate appropriately
15. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy, and dealing with complex patients needs
16. Planning, prioritisation and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
17. Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding
18. Computer literacy including competence with MS Word and Excel
19. Ability to make clinical judgements when dealing with complex scenarios using facts, experience and guidance
Desirable criteria
20. Skilled in using various lung function testing and sleep study analysis software
21. Knowledge of respiratory and sleep pathways including at treatment and management stages
HEART values
Essential criteria
22. Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
23. Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART