Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and accomplished professional to oversee the Sleep and Lung Function teams at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The Sleep unit serves an extensive geographical area and is committed to providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with the NICE guidelines.
Our scope of practice encompasses a wide array of diagnostic assessments, including oximetry, respiratory polygraphy, polysomnography with optional MSLT/MWT, and Actigraphy. Furthermore, we oversee the care of a substantial patient cohort utilising auto-CPAP therapy, and we maintain robust collaborations with Bristol Dental Hospital and the ENT department at UHBW. Furthermore, Lung Function unit delivers a range of lung function testing to the respiratory department and Trust, including an asthma diagnostic pathway and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Main duties of the job
As the appointed service lead, you will assume the pivotal role of overseeing the day-to-day operations of the services. Your responsibilities will encompass the efficient management of our workflow, the coordination of staff, and the assurance of seamless patient care delivery.
Independently perform, assess, analyse, interpret, and report a wide spectrum of both invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques.
Working closely with Senior Physiologists to collaboratively design, plan, and execute ongoing educational and training programs tailored to the specific needs of the Sleep and Lung Function Unit staff, with a particular focus on those participating in national training schemes, apprenticeships, and Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) programs.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc/BA in Clinical Physiology or an appropriate subject or equivalent international qualification
- Substantial clinical experience post qualification
- AHCS or HCPC Registered or equivalent
- Continuing evidence of CPD
- RPGST/ESRS qualification
Desirable
- MSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualifications in relevant subject or relevant specialist experience
- Experience of PTP/STP Assessment programmes
- Membership of ARTP or BSS
Skills and Abillities
Essential
- combination of frequent light physical effort (carrying equipment 2 - 10 kg), occasional moderate physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs) and frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Highly developed physical skills where accuracy and/or speed are essential, and may include manipulation of fine tools, obtaining arterial/capillary blood gases or the assembly of specific complex circuitry
- Ability to work within known policies and national/international guidelines (AASM, ARTP, BSS, BTS, ERS/ATS, NICE etc), making appropriate judgements within the multidisciplinary team
Aptitudes
Essential
- Work autonomously
- Deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances
- Analyse, interpret and handle complex and sensitive information where empathic or reassurance skills are required
- Communicate to a wide range of individuals, including those with physical, sensory or learning difficulties
- Work flexibility across multiple sites
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working within a respiratory and sleep-breathing disorders service or a relevant field
- Undertaking analysis and reporting of complex and highly complex advanced specialist assessments, including polysomnography and lung function testing, and providing outcome advice
- Formal/informal teaching to a range of healthcare practitioners, patients, and patient groups
- Management/supervision and co-ordination and training of junior and trainee staff and the development of in-house training programmes
- Independently undertaking sleep outpatient clinics, specifically in the assessment, review and management of new and follow-up patients
- Working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Understanding of RTT and DM01 pathways and targets
- Evidence of previous service development
- Line management
Desirable
- Participation in research, service evaluation and clinical audit
- Performing Lung Function Tests (E) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- Evidence of developing service/QI participation
- Evidence of supporting/ submitting business cases
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc/BA in Clinical Physiology or an appropriate subject or equivalent international qualification
- Substantial clinical experience post qualification
- AHCS or HCPC Registered or equivalent
- Continuing evidence of CPD
- RPGST/ESRS qualification
Desirable
- MSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualifications in relevant subject or relevant specialist experience
- Experience of PTP/STP Assessment programmes
- Membership of ARTP or BSS
Skills and Abillities
Essential
- combination of frequent light physical effort (carrying equipment 2 - 10 kg), occasional moderate physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs) and frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Highly developed physical skills where accuracy and/or speed are essential, and may include manipulation of fine tools, obtaining arterial/capillary blood gases or the assembly of specific complex circuitry
- Ability to work within known policies and national/international guidelines (AASM, ARTP, BSS, BTS, ERS/ATS, NICE etc), making appropriate judgements within the multidisciplinary team
Aptitudes
Essential
- Work autonomously
- Deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances
- Analyse, interpret and handle complex and sensitive information where empathic or reassurance skills are required
- Communicate to a wide range of individuals, including those with physical, sensory or learning difficulties
- Work flexibility across multiple sites
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working within a respiratory and sleep-breathing disorders service or a relevant field
- Undertaking analysis and reporting of complex and highly complex advanced specialist assessments, including polysomnography and lung function testing, and providing outcome advice
- Formal/informal teaching to a range of healthcare practitioners, patients, and patient groups
- Management/supervision and co-ordination and training of junior and trainee staff and the development of in-house training programmes
- Independently undertaking sleep outpatient clinics, specifically in the assessment, review and management of new and follow-up patients
- Working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Understanding of RTT and DM01 pathways and targets
- Evidence of previous service development
- Line management
Desirable
- Participation in research, service evaluation and clinical audit
- Performing Lung Function Tests (E) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- Evidence of developing service/QI participation
- Evidence of supporting/ submitting business cases
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
