Job summary
As the Band 8a Physiologist, you will play a pivotal role in leading and facilitating our comprehensive sleep service within the respiratory department. You will work closely with our Lead Physiologist, Dr. John Barry, and the Clinical Lead for Sleep Medicine, Dr. Nadia Gildeh. You will also manage a team of three junior physiologists, overseeing clinical operations while maintaining your own caseload of sleep clinics, CPAP management, sleep reporting, and triage sessions.
Main duties of the job
To direct and manage the sleep service with a view to lead clinical and managerial responsibilities (refer to main role later in the document) which will involve diagnostic, clinical meetings, multi-professional meetings, management of patient lists and staff. They will also cover duties as necessary during colleagues' absences and at times of additional pressure, as directed.
Whipps Cross Hospital Sleep Service are looking to appoint a dynamic, progressive, enthusiastic Band 8a physiologist to lead and facilitate our large sleep service of over 4000 patients and growing. Desirable specifications for the person appointed would be registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists, RCCP, or equivalent, and experience working in a sleep service managing CPAP set-up and trouble-shooting as well as some management and leadership experience. The postholder will be supporting our Lead Physiologist Dr John Barry as well as the Clinical Lead for Sleep Medicine Dr Nadia Gildeh and be responsible for 3 junior physiologists. They will help to manage and progress our sleep service as well as also having their own sleep clinics, CPAP patients, sleep reporting and triage sessions.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking Respiratory Physiology.
- Equipment provision and maintenance
Desirable
- Track record in supervising clinical research assistants/ Junior staff.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise own duties and work independently.
- Evidence of good team working.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of Respiratory Diseases
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification
Desirable
- Degree in Clinical Physiological Measurement.
- Accredited with Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
Other
Desirable
- Ability to keep accurate records in line with local and national standards and policies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking Respiratory Physiology.
- Equipment provision and maintenance
Desirable
- Track record in supervising clinical research assistants/ Junior staff.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise own duties and work independently.
- Evidence of good team working.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of Respiratory Diseases
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification
Desirable
- Degree in Clinical Physiological Measurement.
- Accredited with Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
Other
Desirable
- Ability to keep accurate records in line with local and national standards and policies
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).
