Job summary
The post holder should be a clinical expert in the field of sleep and ventilation and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level the post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled senior sleep and ventilation physiologist with expert knowledge. This role is clinical and managerial, the main focus of the role is to providing patient-centred clinical care of patients with sleep and ventilation disorders. The managerial aspect includes the leadership of the Royal Free Sleep and Ventilation team - consisting of Band 7 and band 5 sleep physiologists, STP Students, ATOs (technical officer) and admin staff and lead and develop the sleep service at the community diagnostic centre (CDC) at Finchley memorial Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. The post holder will be guided by health, organisational or broad occupational policies, but in most situations the post holder will need to establish the way in which these should be interpreted and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly. He/she will be expected work at an advanced clinical level within their level of competence and to work flexibly as part of the team.
Main duties of the job
The Sleep and Ventilation Physiologist Lead in conjunction with the Clinical Sleep and Ventilation Service Lead will be required:o Manage a clinical load: diagnose, treat and review patients with sleep apnoea requiring continuous positive airway pressure therapy and those with hypoventilation syndromes requiring non-invasive ventilation.o Manage the Royal Free Sleep and Ventilation team - consisting of Band 7 and band 5 sleep physiologists, STP Students, ATOs (technical officer) and admin staff.o Continue developing the sleep service at the community diagnostic centre (CDC) at Finchley memorial Hospital and train staff in sleep diagnostic testing and scoring.o Be able to perform, calculate, quality control, and have a sound understanding of the clinical relevance of the results of a range of tests and take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of all reports leaving the laboratory.o To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professionalo To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence baseo To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.
About us
Embarking on a professional journey with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust promises an enriching career experience.
As a pioneering institution at the forefront of healthcare excellence, we offer a dynamic environment characterised by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to patient wellbeing.
You will become part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries, embracing cutting-edge technology, and continuously enhancing the delivery of world-class healthcare services.
With a focus on professional development, work-life balance, and a culture of inclusivity, the trust provides a platform for you to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education /Professional qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) or equivalent experience + professional exam ARTP Part I and part 2
- oHCPC/ RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) registered or equivalent
- oPost-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist/Practitioner with specialist knowledge in
- oExperience in managing sleep and ventilation patients
Desirable
- oSpecialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & sleep and ventilation disorders
- oKnowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to MSc. level
- oLeadership & Management training
- oSleep specialist certification (ASTEP and or RPSGT)
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist/Practitioner with specialist knowledge in non-invasive ventilation
- Experience in managing sleep and ventilation patients
- Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students (student healthcare scientists & other healthcare professionals)
- Experience working independently as well as part of a team.
- Experience of performing and interpreting specialist tests (e.g. cardio-respiratory sleep studies and CBG)
- Proven and demonstrable post MSc qualification experience or equivalent appropriate post qualification experience
- A minimum of 4 years' experience as Chief Physiologist/ Senior Practitioner (Band 7)
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced/complex sleep investigations and treatments.
- Experience as an independent practitioner across the range of routine and specialised sleep investigations and therapeutic interventions with theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices
Desirable
- Prove and demonstrable management experience as a team leader or service manager
- Interpretation and reporting of specialist Sleep investigations, results and patient experience.
- Professional multidisciplinary interaction on regional level.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- High level understanding of concepts of Respiratory Sleep Medicine across the three main modalities sleep disordered breathing, complex sleep and behavioural sleep medicine
- Knowledge and range of medical conditions/treatments to enable triage and prioritisation of patient referral
- Knowledge of range of medical equipment and technologies related to the field
Desirable
- Understanding of concepts related to service delivery e.g. budget/resource control, procurement, business planning
- Level of understanding of budgetary management
- Understanding of risk management.
- Understanding of the complexities and pace of change in the NHS Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Aability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional team
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to work alone, autonomously co -ordinate, plan and prioritise across clinical and managerial boundaries
- Able to cope with competing priorities
- Leadership skills
- Able to create and maintain links within the Trust and across the locality eg regional audit and management
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
Desirable
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Able to work to tight deadlines and targets
Person Specification
Education /Professional qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) or equivalent experience + professional exam ARTP Part I and part 2
- oHCPC/ RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) registered or equivalent
- oPost-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist/Practitioner with specialist knowledge in
- oExperience in managing sleep and ventilation patients
Desirable
- oSpecialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & sleep and ventilation disorders
- oKnowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to MSc. level
- oLeadership & Management training
- oSleep specialist certification (ASTEP and or RPSGT)
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist/Practitioner with specialist knowledge in non-invasive ventilation
- Experience in managing sleep and ventilation patients
- Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students (student healthcare scientists & other healthcare professionals)
- Experience working independently as well as part of a team.
- Experience of performing and interpreting specialist tests (e.g. cardio-respiratory sleep studies and CBG)
- Proven and demonstrable post MSc qualification experience or equivalent appropriate post qualification experience
- A minimum of 4 years' experience as Chief Physiologist/ Senior Practitioner (Band 7)
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced/complex sleep investigations and treatments.
- Experience as an independent practitioner across the range of routine and specialised sleep investigations and therapeutic interventions with theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices
Desirable
- Prove and demonstrable management experience as a team leader or service manager
- Interpretation and reporting of specialist Sleep investigations, results and patient experience.
- Professional multidisciplinary interaction on regional level.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- High level understanding of concepts of Respiratory Sleep Medicine across the three main modalities sleep disordered breathing, complex sleep and behavioural sleep medicine
- Knowledge and range of medical conditions/treatments to enable triage and prioritisation of patient referral
- Knowledge of range of medical equipment and technologies related to the field
Desirable
- Understanding of concepts related to service delivery e.g. budget/resource control, procurement, business planning
- Level of understanding of budgetary management
- Understanding of risk management.
- Understanding of the complexities and pace of change in the NHS Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Aability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional team
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to work alone, autonomously co -ordinate, plan and prioritise across clinical and managerial boundaries
- Able to cope with competing priorities
- Leadership skills
- Able to create and maintain links within the Trust and across the locality eg regional audit and management
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
Desirable
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Able to work to tight deadlines and targets
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).
