Trainee Clinical Physiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary The postholder will become competent in the procedures listed under physiological tests, with the appropriate supervision to be given.The postholder will become competent in obtaining accurate and informative results from patients and any other subjects performing the tests.To demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members.Main tasks and responsibilities

• Communication The postholder will become competent in supervising and encouraging patients during their time in the department and deal with any queries or problems in a suitable manner. When appropriate, discuss results with patients using discretion, awareness of patient confidentiality and cross any barriers to understanding.
• To communicate effectively with department colleagues and other members of the trust in all aspects of patient care and respiratory physiology.Patient/Client Care (both direct and indirect)
• The postholder will become competent in performing the procedures listed under physiological tests, with appropriate supervision.
• The postholder will become competent in performing all relevant quality control procedures within the department including the performance of personal biological control procedures.
• The postholder will become competent in maintaining and repairing departmental equipment in conjunction with more senior staff.
• The postholder will become competent in sterilizing and disinfecting all departmental equipment if and when necessary.
• To take personal responsibility for compliance with all Trust and Departmental infection control policies and procedures. See Trust policies and Departmental local health and safety rules.
• To perform general administrative duties including lunch time cover for the departmental secretary / receptionist

Physiological Tests

• Spirometry
• Flow volume loops
• Lung volume measurements using Nitrogen washout technique
• Relaxed Vital Capacity
• Gas transfer measurements
• Lung volume measurements using body plethysmography
• Airways resistance measurements using the body plethysmograph
• Supine Spirometry
• MIPS & MEPS
• FENO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide)
• 6 Minute Walk Test
• Histamine / PC20 studies
• Hyperventilation studies
• Bronchodilation tests
• Diagnostic Sleep Studies e.g. Simple Polysomnography & overnight Pulse Oximetry. Measuring varying parameters
• Home Titration Studies
• CPAP Servicing and Set Up
• Transcutaneous PCO2 Monitoring
• Actigraphy Studies
• Fitness to fly/Altitude tests.
• Any other tests as deemed necessary by the Lead Clinical Physiologists.

Policy Development

• To implement the trust policies and protocols within the department.

Service Development

• The postholder will become competent in implementing existing departmental procedures ensuring accurate data is obtained in an environment with the best possible patient care.

Resource Management

• The postholder will become competent in safe use of complex equipment involving reporting of faults, routine maintenance and monitoring of stock levels.

People Management

• To aim to complete objectives set during appraisal.
• Involvement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and attendance at relevant internal/external courses, seminars, lectures etc in which appropriate information can be gained relating to physiological, scientific and medical matters.

Information Management

• To ensure all patient data is stored in a suitable manner.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• No prior experience is required for this role

Desirable

• Experience of lung function tests
• Experience of sleep services

Knowledge

Essential

• Degree in a human physiology subject
• Graduated for BSc and /or MSC at time of application

Desirable

• Clinical Physiology Degree

Skills

Essential

• Able to use a computer
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Able to work individually as well as part of a team

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)