Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the sleep and vent team at Royal Free.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description and the person specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free Hospital.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6645283-C

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and the person specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free Hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and the person specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free Hospital.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Respiratory Clinical Physiology, PTP, Biological Science subject or equivalent.

Desirable

  • ARTP part 1 & 2 or equivalent
  • RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) registered or equivalent
  • Further education in subjects relevant to respiratory function & physiological measurements
  • Specialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & disorders

Experience

Essential

  • Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist
  • Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students (student healthcare scientists & other healthcare professionals)
  • Experience of managing own time and workload effectively
  • Experience working independently as well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of performing and interpreting Sleep and Lung Function tests

Skills and Atitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Able to recruit staff to world class values

Desirable

  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Enthusiastic and assertive
  • Adaptable to change
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • To be flexible and approachable
  • Self-motivated

Desirable

  • Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Respiratory Clinical Physiology, PTP, Biological Science subject or equivalent.

Desirable

  • ARTP part 1 & 2 or equivalent
  • RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) registered or equivalent
  • Further education in subjects relevant to respiratory function & physiological measurements
  • Specialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & disorders

Experience

Essential

  • Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist
  • Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students (student healthcare scientists & other healthcare professionals)
  • Experience of managing own time and workload effectively
  • Experience working independently as well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of performing and interpreting Sleep and Lung Function tests

Skills and Atitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Able to recruit staff to world class values

Desirable

  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Enthusiastic and assertive
  • Adaptable to change
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • To be flexible and approachable
  • Self-motivated

Desirable

  • Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Highly Specialised Physiotherapist

Rhiannon Parry

rhiannonparry@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6645283-C

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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