Job summary
We have an exciting new role in the Respiratory Physiology and Ventilation team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a highly skilled Healthcare professional who is dynamic, passionate and has hands on experience in long term ventilation.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to lead the NIV service working with consultants, physiologists, clinical scientists, physiotherapists, nurses, and carers. There will be several ventilation clinics per week including home visits and providing outreach to neighbouring hospitals and hospices.
You will be required to initiate and monitor patients on long term ventilation and be part of the acute ventilation MDT and ward round for a plethora of conditions including neuromuscular disease, COPD, obesity, and chest wall conditions.
There will be opportunities for service development, research, and audit and teaching in respiratory conditions and ventilation to the wider team.
The successful candidate will need to be an experienced, friendly, and highly motivated person with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to providing a high-quality service is essential.
If you would like to visit the Respiratory Physiology service prior to application or interview, please call Sara Parsons (Consultant Clinical Scientist) on 0208 725 0164.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the position.
Person Specification
Professional /Clinical Qualifications and experience
Essential
- 2 years experience as a Band 6 in a ventilation service.
- Professional registration (HCPC/NMC)
- Experience in long term and ambulatory oxygen therapy
- Clinical Assessment Skills course qualification
- Honors degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Recent experience caring for patients with respiratory / neuromuscular disease in acute and community settings.
- Experience in managing patients with respiratory failure.
- Able to undertake and interpret spirometry
Organisational Management
Essential
- Able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Well organised and able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Evidence of implementing innovation or having responsibility for part of service delivery.
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
Education & Research
Essential
- Have a good knowledge of respiratory physiology and its disorders.
- Have knowledge/experience of sleep physiology and monitoring techniques.
Desirable
- Motivated as a member of the NIV team to support research across the department, including presentation of research locally and nationally.
General /Personal
Essential
- Willing to be flexible and adapt to new responsibilities and working practice.
Desirable
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Equal Opportunities.
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances, with occasional exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances, which may include patients who have a rapidly deteriorating condition or end-of-life and palliative care issues
Person Specification
Professional /Clinical Qualifications and experience
Essential
- 2 years experience as a Band 6 in a ventilation service.
- Professional registration (HCPC/NMC)
- Experience in long term and ambulatory oxygen therapy
- Clinical Assessment Skills course qualification
- Honors degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Recent experience caring for patients with respiratory / neuromuscular disease in acute and community settings.
- Experience in managing patients with respiratory failure.
- Able to undertake and interpret spirometry
Organisational Management
Essential
- Able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Well organised and able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Evidence of implementing innovation or having responsibility for part of service delivery.
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
Education & Research
Essential
- Have a good knowledge of respiratory physiology and its disorders.
- Have knowledge/experience of sleep physiology and monitoring techniques.
Desirable
- Motivated as a member of the NIV team to support research across the department, including presentation of research locally and nationally.
General /Personal
Essential
- Willing to be flexible and adapt to new responsibilities and working practice.
Desirable
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Equal Opportunities.
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances, with occasional exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances, which may include patients who have a rapidly deteriorating condition or end-of-life and palliative care issues
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).
