Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist to join the Respiratory Physiology team to assist with the delivery of lung function, sleep, bronchoscopy and pleural intervention services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the team to assist with the delivery of lung function, sleep, bronchoscopy and pleural intervention services, with or without direct supervision from a qualified Physiologist.
Quality assured spirometry is provided in both hospital and community settings.
The post holder will assist with the sleep service, to include the posting out of equipment and ensuring its return.
In addition, the post holder will assist with general duties such as administration, the unpacking of stock and replenishment of supplies and other appropriate duties to support the physiology team with their workload.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lung Function
- Performing a range of diagnostic tests including quality assured spirometry, gas transfer and lung volume measurement on both adults and children
- Loaning and maintenance of nebuliser equipment to patients
- Performing routine maintenance, calibration and quality control of all laboratory equipment
Sleep Investigation
- The cleaning, preparation and issue of sleep monitoring equipment to patients for and ensuring the return of the equipment
- Downloading overnight oximetry and WatchPAT studies.
- Posting out of overnight oximeters to patients and ensuring their return
- Posting out of equipment required for patients requiring home ventilatory support
- Cleaning of all equipment that been returned from home loan so that it is fit to be loaned to further patients
- Taking equipment to the Medical Equipment Maintenance Department to ensure that it is accepted and serviced as required.
Bronchoscopy and Pleural Intervention
- Assisting with the provision of bronchscopy and pleural intervention services for Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Care and support of patients and relatives before, during and after the procedure.
- Dispatching specimens to pathology reception
- Assisting in the end of list procedures to ensure that the bronchoscopy suite is clean and tidy and ready for use.
- Responsibility for adherence to local infection control policies within the bronchoscopy suite.
- Assisting in maintenance of the cardiac arrest trolley
General Duties
- Answering telephone enquiries, which may involve making appointments, reading results, answering patient queries or redirecting calls to the appropriate person.
- Answering the Department intercom system. Greeting patients on arrival in a pleasant and informative manner.
- Making appointments, sending out confirmation letters and information leaflets for lung function tests.
- Escorting/ collecting patients to and from wards
- Unpacking, storing and replenishing supplies
- Undertaking any additional appropriate duties to assist the Physiologists with their workload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lung Function
- Performing a range of diagnostic tests including quality assured spirometry, gas transfer and lung volume measurement on both adults and children
- Loaning and maintenance of nebuliser equipment to patients
- Performing routine maintenance, calibration and quality control of all laboratory equipment
Sleep Investigation
- The cleaning, preparation and issue of sleep monitoring equipment to patients for and ensuring the return of the equipment
- Downloading overnight oximetry and WatchPAT studies.
- Posting out of overnight oximeters to patients and ensuring their return
- Posting out of equipment required for patients requiring home ventilatory support
- Cleaning of all equipment that been returned from home loan so that it is fit to be loaned to further patients
- Taking equipment to the Medical Equipment Maintenance Department to ensure that it is accepted and serviced as required.
Bronchoscopy and Pleural Intervention
- Assisting with the provision of bronchscopy and pleural intervention services for Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Care and support of patients and relatives before, during and after the procedure.
- Dispatching specimens to pathology reception
- Assisting in the end of list procedures to ensure that the bronchoscopy suite is clean and tidy and ready for use.
- Responsibility for adherence to local infection control policies within the bronchoscopy suite.
- Assisting in maintenance of the cardiac arrest trolley
General Duties
- Answering telephone enquiries, which may involve making appointments, reading results, answering patient queries or redirecting calls to the appropriate person.
- Answering the Department intercom system. Greeting patients on arrival in a pleasant and informative manner.
- Making appointments, sending out confirmation letters and information leaflets for lung function tests.
- Escorting/ collecting patients to and from wards
- Unpacking, storing and replenishing supplies
- Undertaking any additional appropriate duties to assist the Physiologists with their workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- 2 Science A levels or equivalent
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience of performing quality assured spirometry
Desirable
- Experience of performing gas transfer and lung volume measurements
- Significant experience as an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
- Experience of setting up and downloading overnight oximetry or WatchPAT studies
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- 2 Science A levels or equivalent
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience of performing quality assured spirometry
Desirable
- Experience of performing gas transfer and lung volume measurements
- Significant experience as an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
- Experience of setting up and downloading overnight oximetry or WatchPAT studies
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).
