Job summary
The successful candidate will be currently working as a Respiratory Clinical Physiologist and have at least 2-3 years experience at this level. You should hold a BSc in Respiratory Clinical Physiology, Biological Sciences or an equivalent qualification. The possession of relevant professional qualifications (for example, ARTP part 1 and 2 or practitioner level examination) or working towards achieving these is highly desirable. You should be AHCS registered.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
1. To plan, undertake and perform simple, specialist, complex and highly complex diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP/BTS guidelines.
a) Spirometry, peak flow rates, flow/volume loops
b) Gas transfer
c) Static lung volumes
d) Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators
e) Field exercise tests (6MWT)
f) Overnight sleep apnoea screening
g) Arterial blood gas performance and analysis
h) Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide
i) Bronchial provocation tests for the diagnosis of asthma/ bronchial hyper-responsiveness (Mannitol, Exercise-induced asthma)
j) Respiratory muscle assessment
k) CPAP assessment, provision & follow ups
l) Hypoxic challenge
m) Pulmonary shunt assessments
n) Full cardio-pulmonary exercise tests (CPET)
o) Respiratory/ Multi channel sleep studies.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department provides a wide range of respiratory physiological measurements including Full PFT's, FeNO and field walk tests, arterial blood gas measurements and interpretation, CPET, and bronchial challenge testing. Training and support will be given to the right applicant if they are not fully competent in performing the diagnostic tests that will be part of their duties.
We also provide a sleep diagnostic and CPAP service. Previous experience of performing and analysing respiratory polygraphy sleep studies and CPAP would be an advantage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department provides a wide range of respiratory physiological measurements including Full PFT's, FeNO and field walk tests, arterial blood gas measurements and interpretation, CPET, and bronchial challenge testing. Training and support will be given to the right applicant if they are not fully competent in performing the diagnostic tests that will be part of their duties.
We also provide a sleep diagnostic and CPAP service. Previous experience of performing and analysing respiratory polygraphy sleep studies and CPAP would be an advantage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) qualification or equivalent science related subject
- AHCS / HCPC Registration
- Professional Exams ARTP Part 1 / 2
Desirable
- Mandatory Training Immediate Life Support
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience as a Band 5 respiratory physiologist
- A thorough proven knowledge of Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
- A wide range of abilities in performing and reporting lung function tests.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in negotiation and liaison with employers and/or professional bodies in Clinical Physiology
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team using individual initiative.
- The ability to integrate quickly into the lung function department.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good time management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) qualification or equivalent science related subject
- AHCS / HCPC Registration
- Professional Exams ARTP Part 1 / 2
Desirable
- Mandatory Training Immediate Life Support
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience as a Band 5 respiratory physiologist
- A thorough proven knowledge of Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
- A wide range of abilities in performing and reporting lung function tests.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in negotiation and liaison with employers and/or professional bodies in Clinical Physiology
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team using individual initiative.
- The ability to integrate quickly into the lung function department.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good time management.
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).
