Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to work within the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH).
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our growing Respiratory Physiology Team at QVH in a newly created post. You will be working closely with Sleep Physiologists and there will be opportunities to rotate within the Sleep Disorder Centre. Our team is hard working and enthusiastic about improving patient care, and work together to provide the best quality service.
The successful applicant should be a friendly and highly motivated individual that wants to excel professionally and is committed to provide a high-quality service. You must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Sleep Disorder Centre team.
The post holder will assist in the provision of diagnostic assessment services in Respiratory Physiology and therapeutic monitoring of patients with respiratory diseases. This will include the performance of respiratory physiological measurements in accordance with ARTP/BTS National Guidelines and Departmental Standards.
The post holder is expected to analyse the data and prepare detailed reports. Provide a range of additional physiological tests, analyse data and report findings. Liaise with consultants regarding diagnosis and treatment plans.
Additional duties include maintaining stock and equipment levels, providing technical advice and follow-up service for patients either face to face or by telephone, maintaining accurate patient notes and databases at all times and participating in departmental research/ audit.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To plan, undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of diagnostic assessments and treatment interventions. Such investigations include:
- Spirometry, peak flow measurements/PEF diaries;
- Gas transfer factor testing;
- Static lung volumes;
- Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators;
- Skin allergy tests;
- Field exercise tests (e.g. 6 minute walk test);
- Overnight sleep apnoea screen;
- Capillary blood gas performance and analysis;
- Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide;
- Exhaled carbon monoxide;
- Undertake basic sleep diagnostic set up and downloading with basic interpretation in polygraphy only
- Take the lead on CPAP or NIV therapy, making decisions on appropriate equipment settings and mask selection.
- Provide expert opinion and seek co-operation from medical colleagues regarding appropriateness of referrals and make the final and on occasions contentious, decision where changes to the referral form are required or if testing is contraindicated.
- Produce detailed reports and write letters to General Practitioners clearly documenting results of assessments, diagnosis and treatment plans. Update patient notes and databases as necessary.
- To ensure that the unit and its activities are carried out in accordance with the Trust policies and protocols on infection control, risk management, data protection and Health and Safety.
- Deal with telephone enquiries.
- Maintain clinical Infection control cleaning schedule and complete relevant charts, reporting any concerns.
- Obtain patients weight, height, oxygen saturations (SpO2) and BP during inpatient studies and/or before consultation.
- To assist in the training of colleagues and help colleagues to complete competencies to the highest possible standards.
- To attend any external training courses that might be considered appropriate.
- Provide training/information for other healthcare employees who request it.
- Responsible for data archiving and safe use of all clinical systems.
- Ensure that adequate stocks of all consumables are maintained.
- Attend courses and conferences to increase knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the role.
- Participate in mandatory training and annual updates.
Planning and Organisation
- Ensure equipment used in lung function assessments is functioning correctly by performing frequent calibration and validation techniques including mechanical verification and biological control procedures for quality assurance and quality control;
- Organise and manage clinic lists on a daily basis ensuring all patient referrals are received prior to patient testing.
- Ensure that Standard Operating Policies and Procedures are updated in conjunction with Lead Clinician and Lead Sleep Physiologist
- Effectively manage own workload including meeting deadlines for analysis and reporting and research studies.
- Work with the CDC team to ensure that the national waiting time (DMO1) targets are met through effective scheduling of workload and responding to patient demand.
Managing Resources
- Manage stock and consumables required in the lung function laboratory such as bacterial filters and special gas cylinders.
- Work with Lead Clinician and Lead Sleep Physiologist in identifying ways of improving efficiency, cost savings and service enhancement.
- Ensure resources are used efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.
Training and Development
- Attend, participate in and lead departmental training sessions and team meetings.
- Maintain own skills and competencies on all diagnostic equipment and medical devices, updating as necessary.
- Assist in training of PTP and Apprenticeship level 4 and 6 students in a range of technologies, helping to develop and expand the range of skills within the unit.
- Participate in own annual appraisal, ensuring own professional development plan is devised and objectives met
- Willing to undergo further training/ study in line with professional development.
- Support and deliver spirometry training courses.
Research and Development
- Assist in clinical trials and research projects as directed by Consultants and Lead Sleep Physiologist.
- Inform and obtain consent from participants ensuing that protocols are met. Ensure documentation is appropriately completed.
- Work with Admin Team Leader, Consultants and Lead Sleep Physiologist and Learning & Development team to identify areas service improvement.
- Undertaking in-house audit.
- Presentation of outcomes of audit/non-commercial/academic research at national and/or international meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To plan, undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of diagnostic assessments and treatment interventions. Such investigations include:
- Spirometry, peak flow measurements/PEF diaries;
- Gas transfer factor testing;
- Static lung volumes;
- Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators;
- Skin allergy tests;
- Field exercise tests (e.g. 6 minute walk test);
- Overnight sleep apnoea screen;
- Capillary blood gas performance and analysis;
- Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide;
- Exhaled carbon monoxide;
- Undertake basic sleep diagnostic set up and downloading with basic interpretation in polygraphy only
- Take the lead on CPAP or NIV therapy, making decisions on appropriate equipment settings and mask selection.
- Provide expert opinion and seek co-operation from medical colleagues regarding appropriateness of referrals and make the final and on occasions contentious, decision where changes to the referral form are required or if testing is contraindicated.
- Produce detailed reports and write letters to General Practitioners clearly documenting results of assessments, diagnosis and treatment plans. Update patient notes and databases as necessary.
- To ensure that the unit and its activities are carried out in accordance with the Trust policies and protocols on infection control, risk management, data protection and Health and Safety.
- Deal with telephone enquiries.
- Maintain clinical Infection control cleaning schedule and complete relevant charts, reporting any concerns.
- Obtain patients weight, height, oxygen saturations (SpO2) and BP during inpatient studies and/or before consultation.
- To assist in the training of colleagues and help colleagues to complete competencies to the highest possible standards.
- To attend any external training courses that might be considered appropriate.
- Provide training/information for other healthcare employees who request it.
- Responsible for data archiving and safe use of all clinical systems.
- Ensure that adequate stocks of all consumables are maintained.
- Attend courses and conferences to increase knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the role.
- Participate in mandatory training and annual updates.
Planning and Organisation
- Ensure equipment used in lung function assessments is functioning correctly by performing frequent calibration and validation techniques including mechanical verification and biological control procedures for quality assurance and quality control;
- Organise and manage clinic lists on a daily basis ensuring all patient referrals are received prior to patient testing.
- Ensure that Standard Operating Policies and Procedures are updated in conjunction with Lead Clinician and Lead Sleep Physiologist
- Effectively manage own workload including meeting deadlines for analysis and reporting and research studies.
- Work with the CDC team to ensure that the national waiting time (DMO1) targets are met through effective scheduling of workload and responding to patient demand.
Managing Resources
- Manage stock and consumables required in the lung function laboratory such as bacterial filters and special gas cylinders.
- Work with Lead Clinician and Lead Sleep Physiologist in identifying ways of improving efficiency, cost savings and service enhancement.
- Ensure resources are used efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.
Training and Development
- Attend, participate in and lead departmental training sessions and team meetings.
- Maintain own skills and competencies on all diagnostic equipment and medical devices, updating as necessary.
- Assist in training of PTP and Apprenticeship level 4 and 6 students in a range of technologies, helping to develop and expand the range of skills within the unit.
- Participate in own annual appraisal, ensuring own professional development plan is devised and objectives met
- Willing to undergo further training/ study in line with professional development.
- Support and deliver spirometry training courses.
Research and Development
- Assist in clinical trials and research projects as directed by Consultants and Lead Sleep Physiologist.
- Inform and obtain consent from participants ensuing that protocols are met. Ensure documentation is appropriately completed.
- Work with Admin Team Leader, Consultants and Lead Sleep Physiologist and Learning & Development team to identify areas service improvement.
- Undertaking in-house audit.
- Presentation of outcomes of audit/non-commercial/academic research at national and/or international meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent experience demonstrating knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist and management courses RCCP, AHCS, HCPC Registration or equivalent or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent or ARTP part 1 and Part 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified senior respiratory physiologist
- Previous experience of independently and accurately performing and reporting on the full range of lung function tests
- Ability to analyse and interpret test data and convey to necessary parties
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Experience in stock control and procurement
Knowledge
Essential
- High level understanding of respiratory physiology and pathology.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent experience demonstrating knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist and management courses RCCP, AHCS, HCPC Registration or equivalent or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent or ARTP part 1 and Part 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified senior respiratory physiologist
- Previous experience of independently and accurately performing and reporting on the full range of lung function tests
- Ability to analyse and interpret test data and convey to necessary parties
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Experience in stock control and procurement
Knowledge
Essential
- High level understanding of respiratory physiology and pathology.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
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).
