Associate Respiratory Physiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Independently undertakes Spirometry and reversibility testing in a variety of clinical settings and competently interprets results.

Undertakes with indirect supervision routine respiratory physiology procedures including full pulmonary function testing (dynamic and static lung volumes, gas transfer, bronchodilator response), pulse oximetry, overnight pulse oximetry (screening for sleep disordered breathing) MIP/MEP/SNIP, exhaled nitric oxide tests, field walking tests (6MWT,ISWT), limited respiratory sleep studies (equipment set up and issue), annual CPAP follow up.

The post holder will be expected to support and assist senior physiologists when performing more advanced and specialised procedures.

To provide accurate technical reports.

To develop and maintain knowledge and skills.

To provide assistance with other procedures performed within the respiratory centre and local health economy. Post assessment home oxygen visits and Cystic Fibrosis service.

Assist with audit and research activity.

Managerial and Organisational

To supervise and train assistant respiratory physiologists in performing spirometry to recognised national standards. To assist with spirometry training courses/teaching.

To undertake/supervise cleaning responsibilities within the respiratory centre.

To support the lead respiratory physiologist in the overall delivery of patient focussed services.

Contribute to the day to day running of the department, including appointment provision, stock control and ordering, quality control measurements, equipment and consumables purchase.

Ensure data collection is accurate and timely.

Professional Development

To undertake personal development review / continual professional development.

To undertake any additional training required to perform the duties of the post.

Adopt a professional and flexible approach to the needs of the department and those of the trust.

Other duties

To use and maintain IT systems including locally built databases, e-referral and third party software.

To keep senior staff informed of all matters which may affect service continuity.

To be familiar and adhere to all trust policies and procedures with relation to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 5 - GCE/GCSE (C or above) must include Maths/English and Science subject or equivalent.

Desirable

• Nationally recognised accreditation in Spirometry (ARTP full certificate, ERS).
• Certification as associate level practitioner (ARTP certification)
• NVQ level III in Science/healthcare related subject or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years of experience working within a respiratory physiology department in an assistant physiologist role.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the function of the lungs

Desirable

• Completed or working towards practitioner training programme (PTP) or graduate diploma in respiratory physiology

Communcation skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Deal with public in a professional manner
• Can communicate routine clinical information orally to inform work colleagues or external contacts.

Flexibility

Essential

• To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Covering sickness Absence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Cannock Chase Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)