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Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to join the respiratory physiology team to promote clinical excellence in respiratory and sleep diagnostics.
The role will consist of performance routine and specialised lung function tests to ARTP standards for all clinical and research patients. Performance and interpretation of a range of sleep diagnostics and resultant setup of patients up on appropriate domiciliary therapy.
Participation in the training and development of all junior members of the department and external students within the respiratory physiology team is must. We are constantly looking to improve and stay up to date across all areas of clinical practice so an eye for detail is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to independently run all routine lung function and sleep clinics independently, as well as providing support and training to all junior members of the team. This includes supervision of them undertaking professional qualifications.
We are a dynamic service, working across a range of complex patient groups, always looking to improve and develop so assessment and implementation of new equipment and testing procedures will also be required.
Within the respiratory physiology team we provide complex testing such as CPET and provision the of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support and training will be given in these area but it is expected for the successful candidate to become part of the team delivering these services.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep or equivalent
* ARTP/BTS Assessment (Parts I and II) or ARTP Practitioner Exam
Desirable criteria
* MSc Respiratory and Sleep Science
* HCPC/RCCP registered, or in process of registration
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience in working with patients
* Practical knowledge of respiratory disorders, and performance and interpretation of routine lung function tests
* Practical knowledge of sleep diagnostics
* Previous experience in the use of CPAP therapy
Desirable criteria
* Exposure to CPET testing
* Exposure to NIV (domiciliary and/or acute)
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Performance and interpretation of basic lung function testing
* Performance and interpretation of multichannel sleep studies
Communication
Essential criteria
* Excellent written and oral communication
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
* Supervision and teaching of junior members of staff in training
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
* Cross site working - willingness to be flexible
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 552.3KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
* UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)
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