Job summary
The Respiratory Investigations department has shown a rapid and substantial increase in activity and development of services. New infrastructure and equipment has been purchased to keep up with the demand. We are have a satellite community lung function service at Doddington Hospital and are involved in setting up the CDC for our area.
The physiologist led service has been running for 12 years and has seen 5000+ patients. This service won a Trust award for outstanding achievement in living our trust values. This service has in excess of 200 new referrals per month cross site.
The Respiratory Investigations team currently consists of 8 Respiratory Physiologists who work across the Trust's sites. The department provides a diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients and a Direct Access service for GPs. The department performs basic and advanced respiratory function tests on both paediatric and adult patients for a wide range of specialties.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic and reliable Respiratory Clinical Physiologist to join us in this expanding, dynamic department of Respiratory Investigations. The successful applicant will be able to perform and report on a comprehensive range of pulmonary function tests including exercise tests, muscle assessment, provocation tests, skin allergy testing, hypoxic challenge and basic sleep studies. The post holder will play a key role in helping to further develop the service, including assisting with the implementation of new tests.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
The departments offer a wide range of services including full pulmonary function tests (PFTS), reversibility, FeNO, mannitol, spirometry, skin allergy testing, field walk tests, hypoxic challenge test, capillary blood gases, overnight oximetry, respiratory muscle assessment, exercise induced asthma and ambulatory oxygen assessment. We are currently setting up a robust CPET service.
Essential requirements for this role are a BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science or equivalent. ARTP part 1 & part 2 are desirable. It is also essential that the candidate be RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registered
Working hours will be 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. (9-5pm). Work will be based mainly at Peterborough but with the expectation to work cross site if required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The departments offer a wide range of services including full pulmonary function tests (PFTS), reversibility, FeNO, mannitol, spirometry, skin allergy testing, field walk tests, hypoxic challenge test, capillary blood gases, overnight oximetry, respiratory muscle assessment, exercise induced asthma and ambulatory oxygen assessment. We are currently setting up a robust CPET service.
Essential requirements for this role are a BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science or equivalent. ARTP part 1 & part 2 are desirable. It is also essential that the candidate be RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registered
Working hours will be 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. (9-5pm). Work will be based mainly at Peterborough but with the expectation to work cross site if required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistration in the Respiratory modality through the RCCP/AHCS/HCPC (with appropriate BSc (hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
Desirable
- oARTP Part I and II certificates
Experience
Essential
- oSuitable post qualification experience in performing and teaching respiratory diagnostics
- oProficient and confident in performing a range of lung function investigations
Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to perform, report and supervise basic pulmonary function tests
- oAbility to perform, report and supervise advanced pulmonary function tests
- oEvidence of continuing professional development across a range of clinical diagnostic techniques.
Key Skills
Essential
- oSound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
Other
Essential
- oPrevious experience at teaching formally/informally
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistration in the Respiratory modality through the RCCP/AHCS/HCPC (with appropriate BSc (hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
Desirable
- oARTP Part I and II certificates
Experience
Essential
- oSuitable post qualification experience in performing and teaching respiratory diagnostics
- oProficient and confident in performing a range of lung function investigations
Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to perform, report and supervise basic pulmonary function tests
- oAbility to perform, report and supervise advanced pulmonary function tests
- oEvidence of continuing professional development across a range of clinical diagnostic techniques.
Key Skills
Essential
- oSound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
Other
Essential
- oPrevious experience at teaching formally/informally
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
