Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, working 36 hours per week (0.96 WTE). You will join a busy, friendly multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will deliver the provision of respiratory physiology testing within the Children's Hospital alongside the Lead Physiologists and Associate Physiologists, as well as providing a high quality sleep study service.
It is essential that the successful applicant has had previous experience in lung function testing, preferably with sleep physiology experience. It is essential to have a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent.
Paediatric respiratory medicine at the Children's Hospital provides a tertiary service for children across the South West, including those with cystic fibrosis, asthma, neuromuscular disease, and patients on long term ventilation.
We are looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm who are committed to providing a high quality service. Previous experience in respiratory physiology investigations are essential, as is a desire to continue with personal development. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will have effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and have excellent attention to detail.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supporting an efficient and high quality service in the field of Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit. They will be responsible for:
- Supporting the provision of the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology service for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
- Undertaking a range of lung function investigations on inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
- Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured.
- Performing analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards.
- Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.
- Training and supporting junior staff, and participating in teaching and research activities within the department.
We would very much welcome informal discussions or a visit to enable you to find out more about the role and department. Please contact Kate Kilpin (kate.kilpin@uhbw.nhs.uk) or Rosalind Pring (rosalind.pring@uhbw.nhs.uk) Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists for more information.
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
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science specialising in Respiratory, or equivalent
- Eligible for the Healthcare Science Register (via the Academy for Healthcare Science), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists Membership or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- ARTP professional exams
- Asthma (children and young people) Tier 2 training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in performing a range of lung function investigations
- Experience of working with the general public, including patients/relatives in sensitive situations
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
Desirable
- Experience in performing sleep physiology investigations
- Experience of supervising and training of junior/trainee staff
- Experience of working with children
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and is guided by principles and broad occupational policies or regulations, seeking advice where appropriate
- Able to undertake periods of frequent prolonged concentration with occasional intense concentration for advanced procedures and complex analysis of results
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort (moving patients in wheelchairs), frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids (urine, sputum)
Desirable
- Awareness of current changes in the NHS
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Works well within a team
- Able to use own initiative
- Excellent time management
- Excellent attention to detail
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science specialising in Respiratory, or equivalent
- Eligible for the Healthcare Science Register (via the Academy for Healthcare Science), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists Membership or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- ARTP professional exams
- Asthma (children and young people) Tier 2 training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in performing a range of lung function investigations
- Experience of working with the general public, including patients/relatives in sensitive situations
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
Desirable
- Experience in performing sleep physiology investigations
- Experience of supervising and training of junior/trainee staff
- Experience of working with children
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and is guided by principles and broad occupational policies or regulations, seeking advice where appropriate
- Able to undertake periods of frequent prolonged concentration with occasional intense concentration for advanced procedures and complex analysis of results
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort (moving patients in wheelchairs), frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids (urine, sputum)
Desirable
- Awareness of current changes in the NHS
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Works well within a team
- Able to use own initiative
- Excellent time management
- Excellent attention to detail
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
