Job summary
The band 3 post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team towards the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric respiratory and sleep disorders and contribute to and maintain excellent standards of patient care and clinical practice.Time will be split across sleep and respiratory specialities, offering an exciting opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in both clinical areas.
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
Clinical - Sleep physiological tests
- Be able to independently prepare home oximetry, carbon dioxide measurements, actigraphy and home respiratory polygraphy studies.
- After initial training to be able to independently set up and perform any of the sleep investigation studies used within the department (respiratory polygraphy, polysomnography) according to local and national guidelines, including calibration and system checks.
- Participate in performance of overnight sleep studies according to the roster and maintain accuracy of signals during in patient diagnostic studies.
- Participate in performance of complex sleep studies involving an intervention (e.g. CPAP trial, BiPAP trial, oxygen therapy titration). Make appropriate adjustments to levels of therapy in accordance with the sleep study admission plan and the parameters set out by local and national guidelines.
Clinical - Respiratory assessment physiological testso To assist in running the physiologist-led respiratory serviceo Perform spirometry, Height and weight and FeNO testing.o Assist with admin tasks.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will liaise and communicate on a regular basis with the following professionals:
- Patients and families
- Clinical support workers/nursing assistants
- Clinical Physiologists from Adult Sleep, Adult Respiratory, Paediatric Cardiology and Neurophysiology
- Clinical Psychologists
- Consultant Physicians from Sleep, Respiratory and the wider Evelina teams
- Managers and Administrators
- Staff of Snow Leopard and ELCH wards.
- Clinical Nurse Specialists in Sleep, Asthma, Long Term Ventilation and ENT.
- Physiotherapists
- Administrative & Clerical Support Staff
- Students & visiting physiologists
Duties and ResponsibilitiesProfessional / Clinical responsibilities
- Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work performed as an employee of the Childrens Sleep and Respiratory Centre at all times.
- To perform decontamination/calibration procedures for all sleep and respiratory assessment equipment in accordance with departmental guidelines and to act immediately if there are any queries concerning the safe functioning of equipment or any health & safety concerns.
- To download patient data from all sleep and respiratory assessment equipment and devices in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Develop a working knowledge of the various consumable parts used in the department and maintain stock levels by assisting clinical physiologists
- Undertake routine admin duties including but not limited to updating databases, scanning documents and answering the telephone
- Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly
- Have awareness of personal limitations and seek advice from the senior physiologists when necessary.
- To confidently greet patients, relatives and other members of hospital staff, either face to face or by telephone, with enthusiasm, patience and understanding and with a sympathetic and caring manner. Taking into consideration any language and communication difficulties. To demonstrate an awareness and an ability to manage clinical risk To undertake routine and general light cleaning/tidying tasks within clinical areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will liaise and communicate on a regular basis with the following professionals:
- Patients and families
- Clinical support workers/nursing assistants
- Clinical Physiologists from Adult Sleep, Adult Respiratory, Paediatric Cardiology and Neurophysiology
- Clinical Psychologists
- Consultant Physicians from Sleep, Respiratory and the wider Evelina teams
- Managers and Administrators
- Staff of Snow Leopard and ELCH wards.
- Clinical Nurse Specialists in Sleep, Asthma, Long Term Ventilation and ENT.
- Physiotherapists
- Administrative & Clerical Support Staff
- Students & visiting physiologists
Duties and ResponsibilitiesProfessional / Clinical responsibilities
- Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work performed as an employee of the Childrens Sleep and Respiratory Centre at all times.
- To perform decontamination/calibration procedures for all sleep and respiratory assessment equipment in accordance with departmental guidelines and to act immediately if there are any queries concerning the safe functioning of equipment or any health & safety concerns.
- To download patient data from all sleep and respiratory assessment equipment and devices in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Develop a working knowledge of the various consumable parts used in the department and maintain stock levels by assisting clinical physiologists
- Undertake routine admin duties including but not limited to updating databases, scanning documents and answering the telephone
- Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly
- Have awareness of personal limitations and seek advice from the senior physiologists when necessary.
- To confidently greet patients, relatives and other members of hospital staff, either face to face or by telephone, with enthusiasm, patience and understanding and with a sympathetic and caring manner. Taking into consideration any language and communication difficulties. To demonstrate an awareness and an ability to manage clinical risk To undertake routine and general light cleaning/tidying tasks within clinical areas.
Person Specification
PERSONAL QUALITIES /VALUES
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
- An interest in pursuing a career in healthcare science
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills - both oral and written.
- Good ability to communicate with children of all ages
Education
Essential
- Level 3 qualifications in Science, Health or equivalent. Eg A levels, NVQ
Desirable
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to work well within the team.
- Able to use Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- worked within a healthcare setting within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Experience within sleep/respiratory/ventilatory
- Experience with paediatrics
Person Specification
PERSONAL QUALITIES /VALUES
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
- An interest in pursuing a career in healthcare science
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills - both oral and written.
- Good ability to communicate with children of all ages
Education
Essential
- Level 3 qualifications in Science, Health or equivalent. Eg A levels, NVQ
Desirable
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to work well within the team.
- Able to use Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- worked within a healthcare setting within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Experience within sleep/respiratory/ventilatory
- Experience with paediatrics
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).
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).
