Paediatric Clinical Physiologist (Sleep and Respiratory)

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are currently looking for highly motivated individuals with relevant clinical experience to join our team at the Children's Sleep & Respiratory Centre.

The Children's Sleep and Respiratory Centre is an internationally respected quaternary centre of excellence for the comprehensive investigation and treatment of sleep and respiratory disorders in infants and children. We have 5 dedicated sleep beds and two fully equipped respiratory assessment rooms. Across the service we use innovative approaches and equipment to maintain excellent patient experience for our paediatric population. This includes domiciliary sleep studies, mobile respiratory assessment, ward testing and a home spirometry service. We regularly present at international conferences and are a research active department.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will spend time in both sleep and respiratory assessment, offering an exciting opportunity to develop advanced skills and knowledge in both clinical areas. The successful candidate will therefore gain training and experience in a wide range of sleep and respiratory investigations including overnight oximetry and overnight carbon dioxide monitoring, actigraphy, respiratory polygraphy, full polysomnography, spirometry, FeNO, forced oscillation technique, skin prick testing, exhaled CO, sniff nasal inspiratory pressure measurements, transfer factor, lung volumes and bronchodilator reversibility assessments. They will also assist with more specialised measurements such as multiple sleep latency testing and combined sleep/telemetry studies, hypoxic challenge, structural light plethysmography and CPET. Attending and analysing overnight sleep studies is an essential part of this role, shifts therefore include a combination of 9am-5pm, 8.30am - 4.30pm, 12.30pm-8.30pm and 8pm-8am, and approximately 20 - 30% of duties are worked outside normal hours (WONH). Applicants should possess a BSc in clinical physiology, PTP or relevant science degree, some relevant work experience and a desire to work in sleep/respiratory physiology with children, as demonstrated by well written supporting information within the application. BRPT/ ARTP qualifications are desirable but not essential. A personalised training program will be designed and agreed during induction.

About us

You would be part of a wonderfully diverse team of 23 Physiologists working together to put patients first to provide world class sleep and respiratory diagnostics.

Staff wellbeing and equity are extremely important for us with a number of initiatives designed to accommodate everyone's individual needs. These include flexible working and a focus on ensuring all voices are heard in departmental decision making. We expect everyone to try their best and encourage learning from successes and also from the inevitable mistakes. Overall we adopt a light-hearted atmosphere to aid good communication and wellbeing.

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year p.a inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS8635

Job locations

St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities are listed above, for more detailed information please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note the interview date is 25/07/2024.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities are listed above, for more detailed information please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note the interview date is 25/07/2024.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Clinical Physiology or other Biological subject

Desirable

A-STEP or equivalent ARTP Qualification level I-III
RPSGT ESRS/EST
registration with HCPC/RCCP

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good basic knowledge of sleep/respiratory disorders, interventions and physiological procedures.

Desirable

Evidence of study days within speciality
Has a working knowledge of hospital patient systems (EPIC, smart order)

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of clinical contact with patients and/or the public
Experience with paediatric patients and/or children.

Desirable

Relevant experience as trainee in a clinical physiology discipline
Previous experience of sleep investigations and interventions such as CPAP/BiPAP, NIV initiation and titration
Previous Lung Function and other respiratory assessments experience

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Clinical Physiology or other Biological subject

Desirable

A-STEP or equivalent ARTP Qualification level I-III
RPSGT ESRS/EST
registration with HCPC/RCCP

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good basic knowledge of sleep/respiratory disorders, interventions and physiological procedures.

Desirable

Evidence of study days within speciality
Has a working knowledge of hospital patient systems (EPIC, smart order)

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of clinical contact with patients and/or the public
Experience with paediatric patients and/or children.

Desirable

Relevant experience as trainee in a clinical physiology discipline
Previous experience of sleep investigations and interventions such as CPAP/BiPAP, NIV initiation and titration
Previous Lung Function and other respiratory assessments experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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