Job summary
A full-time substantive role has arisen for a suitably qualified enthusiastic person to join our team of Physiologists in the Sleep Unit, within Respiratory Medicine Department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
The ideal applicant will have a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification and have successfully completed ARTP Parts I & II, Practitioner level exam or equivalent. You should also have relevant experience in sleep studies.
As well as carrying out clinical investigations, the role will involve deputising for the Lead Clinical Physiologist, assisting with service development, providing supervision and on-going education for other members of staff and students on placement within the department. You should have the ability to work flexibly, be able to work with your own initiative and enjoy working as part of a team. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required. You will be expected to work closely with other healthcare professionals, including respiratory consultants, nurses and Physiotherapists.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week. There can be some flexibility regarding the exact hours to be worked, although there is the requirement for some evening (late shift) working.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for providing an efficient and high quality service in the field of Sleep Studies and to provide the very best care and efficient treatment of patients during their stay in the department.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to ensure services meet changing healthcare needs.
- To deputise for the Sleep Unit Clinical Lead, covering all aspects of the role, when required.
- Provide leadership and support to the Sleep Unit staff in dealing with difficult and conflicting situations including those that are of a clinical/professional nature.
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, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory or Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- Eligible for RCCP membership (Voluntary register) or equivalent
- Continuing evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Work based assessor training
- Teaching course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience (post qualification) of working in Sleep services or relevant field
- Experience in the performance, analysis and technical reporting of basic through to highly complex sleep assessments
- Experience in pressure support for sleep breathing disorders (CPAP/NIV)
Desirable
- Experience in the performance of lung function tests
- Experience in delivering training sessions
- Experience in the supervision and training of junior and trainee staff, and the development of training programmes
- Experience of participation in research/service evaluation/audit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Able to undertake periods of frequent prolonged concentration with occasional intense concentration for advanced procedures and complex analysis of results
- Able to analyse and interpret data from CPAP and NIV devices with a view to planning and implementing future treatment where appropriate
- The post requires a combination of.... -Frequent light physical effort (carrying equipment 2-10kg) -Occasional moderate physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs) -Frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances which may include patients who have a deteriorating condition
- Able to analyse and handle complex or sensitive information where empathetic or reassurance skills are required
- Confident in the ability to communicate to a wide range of people in a professional manner, including the ability to communicate to those with sensory, physical or learning difficulties
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory or Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- Eligible for RCCP membership (Voluntary register) or equivalent
- Continuing evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Work based assessor training
- Teaching course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience (post qualification) of working in Sleep services or relevant field
- Experience in the performance, analysis and technical reporting of basic through to highly complex sleep assessments
- Experience in pressure support for sleep breathing disorders (CPAP/NIV)
Desirable
- Experience in the performance of lung function tests
- Experience in delivering training sessions
- Experience in the supervision and training of junior and trainee staff, and the development of training programmes
- Experience of participation in research/service evaluation/audit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Able to undertake periods of frequent prolonged concentration with occasional intense concentration for advanced procedures and complex analysis of results
- Able to analyse and interpret data from CPAP and NIV devices with a view to planning and implementing future treatment where appropriate
- The post requires a combination of.... -Frequent light physical effort (carrying equipment 2-10kg) -Occasional moderate physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs) -Frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances which may include patients who have a deteriorating condition
- Able to analyse and handle complex or sensitive information where empathetic or reassurance skills are required
- Confident in the ability to communicate to a wide range of people in a professional manner, including the ability to communicate to those with sensory, physical or learning difficulties
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 Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
