Job summary
King's College Hospital is looking for a Band 7 WTE Paediatric Sleep Physiologist to join the paediatric respiratory medicine and sleep services team. The successful candidate will manage and deliver sleep physiology testing within the Variety Children's Hospital. The post holder will manage cardiorespiratory polygraphy and oxicapnography studies for the dedicated paediatric sleep service, both for inpatients and as part of the home sleep service. They will analyze and report on various studies, including diagnostic assessments and CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen titration studies. Additionally, they will provide guidance and supervision to junior staff in study setups and analysis. The role also involves leading the development of the hospital's sleep investigation service. The Paediatric Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis Centre at the Variety Children's Hospital, King's College Hospital, offers secondary and tertiary referral services for children with complex lung disease and cystic fibrosis, primarily serving Southeast London, Kent, and Sussex. The Centre delivers comprehensive paediatric respiratory care, from full diagnostic services and chronic condition management to acute inpatient care and hospital-wide consultations. We are seeking a candidate with energy and enthusiasm, who has extensive experience in sleep physiology, preferably in paediatrics, to further develop the services. In return, you will be supported by a dedicated and friendly team.
Main duties of the job
1. Liaising with the Paediatric Respiratory Physiology Research Group at King's College London, School of Life Course Sciences regarding all matters of operational and estates management, procurement, maintenance, service development and policy/strategic goals such as may impact research activity in the King's College London-owned laboratory space.
2. Responsibility for the accurate data recording of diagnostic tests on relevant systems to enable reimbursement.
3. With support of service management team, ensure that processes are in place for recording, audit and monitoring.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching hospitals with over 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 13,000 staff based across five main sites in Southeast London and Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) site in Camberwell and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley, Orpington Hospital, and some services at Beckenham Beacon and Queen Mary's Sidcup.
The Trust is recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, foetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and Emergency Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Assisting to ensure that the paediatric respiratory physiology and sleep services adhere to the 6-week diagnostic target, working with the administration and clerical team to make sure that all attendances are logged and coded as required.
2. Assisting in the recruitment, training, and development of clinical and administrative staff for the paediatric respiratory physiology service.
3. Responsibility for the ordering and stock control of consumables (stock and nonstock items) for the paediatric service whilst adhering to the budget available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Assisting to ensure that the paediatric respiratory physiology and sleep services adhere to the 6-week diagnostic target, working with the administration and clerical team to make sure that all attendances are logged and coded as required.
2. Assisting in the recruitment, training, and development of clinical and administrative staff for the paediatric respiratory physiology service.
3. Responsibility for the ordering and stock control of consumables (stock and nonstock items) for the paediatric service whilst adhering to the budget available.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- A minimum of 6 years respiratory physiology experience
- Suitable professional registration, e.g. RCCP/ARTP/AHCS
Knowlegde and Experience
Essential
- Experience of paediatric sleep investigation
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Experience of staff management
SKills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work autonomously
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- A minimum of 6 years respiratory physiology experience
- Suitable professional registration, e.g. RCCP/ARTP/AHCS
Knowlegde and Experience
Essential
- Experience of paediatric sleep investigation
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Experience of staff management
SKills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work autonomously
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).
