Job summary
A full-time and part time substantive role has arisen for a suitably qualified enthusiastic person to join our team of Physiologists in the Lung function department, 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 a Lung function department.
As well as carrying out clinical investigations, the role will involve deputising for the Lead Respiratory Physiologists, 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.
A full time role is 37.5 hours per week and a part time role.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake the technical and clinical reporting on a range of basic and advanced assessments in the Lung Function department including; Spirometry +/- bronchodilator responsiveness testing, Lung volumes, Transfer factor, Six-minute walk tests, Oral and nasal exhaled nitric oxide tests (FeNO and nNO), Skin prick tests, Respiratory muscle pressure tests, Mannitol challenge tests, Hypoxic challenge tests, Induced sputum tests, Exercise induced bronchoconstriction tests and Cardiopulmonary exercise tests.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to ensure services meet changing healthcare needs.
- To deputise for the Lead Respiratory Physiologists, covering all aspects of the role, when required.
- Participate in quality assurance, audit and research and development programmes.
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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a Respiratory Physiology department
- In the performance, analysis and technical reporting of basic and advanced lung function assessments
- In the supervision and training of junior and trainee staff, and the development of in-house training programmes
Desirable
- Experience of leading cardiopulmonary exercises tests and writing clinical reports
- Teaching on local, regional and national courses in relevant fields
- In participation in research/service evaluation/audit
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MSc or BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science specialising in Respiratory, or PTP/STP or equivalent
- Eligible for RCCP, HCPC, AHCS membership or equivalent
- Continuing evidence of CPD
Desirable
- ARTP Part 1 & 2 or Practitioner Exam
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and is guided by principles and broad occupational policies or regulations. May seek advice where appropriate
- The post requires a combination of: oFrequent light physical effort (carrying equipment 2 - 10kg) oOccasional moderate physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs) oFrequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances, with occasional exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances, which may include : oPatients who have a rapidly deteriorating condition (including paediatric and older adult patients) oEnd-of-life and Palliative Care issues
- Able to deal with frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions (body odour, sputum) with occasional exposure to hazards (verbal aggression)
- Able to undertake periods of frequent prolonged concentration with occasional intense concentration for advanced procedures and complex analysis of results
- Able to analyse and clinically interpret data from a range of basic to advanced lung function assessments
- Able to analyse and handle complex or sensitive information, where empathic or reassurance skills are required and to communicate this to a wide range of people from Consultants to Patients to general public and children, including those with sensory, physical or learning difficulties
- 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
Aptitudes
Essential
- Friendly
- Good Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Good time management
- Effective leadership skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Excellent attention to detail
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a Respiratory Physiology department
- In the performance, analysis and technical reporting of basic and advanced lung function assessments
- In the supervision and training of junior and trainee staff, and the development of in-house training programmes
Desirable
- Experience of leading cardiopulmonary exercises tests and writing clinical reports
- Teaching on local, regional and national courses in relevant fields
- In participation in research/service evaluation/audit
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MSc or BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science specialising in Respiratory, or PTP/STP or equivalent
- Eligible for RCCP, HCPC, AHCS membership or equivalent
- Continuing evidence of CPD
Desirable
- ARTP Part 1 & 2 or Practitioner Exam
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and is guided by principles and broad occupational policies or regulations. May seek advice where appropriate
- The post requires a combination of: oFrequent light physical effort (carrying equipment 2 - 10kg) oOccasional moderate physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs) oFrequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Able to deal with exposure to distressing and/or emotional circumstances, with occasional exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances, which may include : oPatients who have a rapidly deteriorating condition (including paediatric and older adult patients) oEnd-of-life and Palliative Care issues
- Able to deal with frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions (body odour, sputum) with occasional exposure to hazards (verbal aggression)
- Able to undertake periods of frequent prolonged concentration with occasional intense concentration for advanced procedures and complex analysis of results
- Able to analyse and clinically interpret data from a range of basic to advanced lung function assessments
- Able to analyse and handle complex or sensitive information, where empathic or reassurance skills are required and to communicate this to a wide range of people from Consultants to Patients to general public and children, including those with sensory, physical or learning difficulties
- 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
Aptitudes
Essential
- Friendly
- Good Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Good time management
- Effective leadership skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Excellent attention to detail
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)
