Band 5 Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of non-invasive respiratoryphysiology (full lung function, sleep study set-up and analyses, CPAP/VPAP initiation andreviews and report on these procedures). Rotation in sleep service and lung function service willbe necessary to obtain competencies within the department and for registration. The successfulcandidate will need to work predominantly in Sleep and ventilation team across Royal Free NHSTrust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the sleep and vent team at Royal Free.
Main duties of the job
Testing Patients for Sleep and Lung Function,Be able to perform, calculate, quality control, and have a sound understanding of the clinicalrelevance of the results of a range of tests and take responsibility for the quality andaccuracy of all reports leaving the laboratory.To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleaguesin the delivery of specialised patient care across professional.To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patientcare through reviewing the evidence base.To competently set-up sleep studies, analyses and report on sleep studies. To competently initiate patients on CPAP therapy. To follow-up and review patients on CPAP and NIV therapy.To review and prioritise inpatient requests for respiratory investigations within lung function tests, sleep studies.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and the person specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free Hospital.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
* Degree in Respiratory Clinical Physiology, PTP, Biological Science subject or equivalent.
* ARTP part 1 & 2 or equivalent
* RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) registered or equivalent
* Further education in subjects relevant to respiratory function & physiological measurements
* Specialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & disorders
Experience
* Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist
* Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students (student healthcare scientists & other healthcare professionals)
* Experience of managing own time and workload effectively
* Experience working independently as well as part of a team
* Experience of performing and interpreting Sleep and Lung Function tests
* Experience working independently as well as part of a team
Skills and Atitudes
* Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
* Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
* Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
* Able to recruit staff to world class values
* Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
* Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
* Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
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.
£37,259 to £45,356 a yearPer annum Inclusive of HCAS
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