Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Chief Respiratory Physiologist to join our busy, expanding and evolving service. Post-holder will be expected to provide highly advanced specialist respiratory and sleep diagnostic investigations.
Applicants should have extensive experience in Respiratory Physiology and possess a BSc Hons in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification in Physiological Measurement. Ideally applicants should also have MSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent experience gained from clinical practice. Applicants should be registered with RCCP or HCPC. Experience in CPET testing is essential. Teaching/supervisory qualifications are desirable.
Main duties of the job
To be directly responsible for all measurements made for the following investigations, and be fully competent to perform unsupervised the following:Lung function diagnostics
- Spirometry
- Assessment of bronchodilator response
- Dynamic lung volumes, maximal flow volume loops
- Static lung volume measurement by Helium dilution method and N2 washout
- CO diffusing capacity measurement using the single breath method
- Static lung volume measurement by body plethysmography
- Measurements of airways resistance, conductance and specific conductance using body plethysmography
Highly specialist procedures/investigations:
- Hyper-reactivity (using mannitol)
- Respiratory exercise tests (cardiorespiratory/exercise induced asthma)
Sleep and non-invasive ventilation services: To be directly responsible for all measurements made for the following investigations, and be fully competent to perform unsupervised the following:
- Overnight oximetry (issue of oximeters for home and ward overnight sleep studies)
- Download, analysis and printout of overnight oximetry studies
- Initiation and reporting of limited multi-channel sleep studies.
Specialist procedures and investigations:
- Analysis of CPAP titration studies, determination and prescription of CPAP pressures (including explanation of results and pressure requirements to patient and carers).
- Issue of home CPAP machines and responsibility for any problems/queries from the patient regarding CPAP interface or equipment
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Chief Senior Respiratory Clinical Physiologist position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Chief Senior Respiratory Clinical Physiologist position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc. Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Science)
- Registered with or working towards RCCP or HCPC registration
- Experience within a NHS respiratory setting
- Registered with or working towards RCCP registration
Desirable
- ARTP parts 1 and 2
- ARTP practitioner exam
Other Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will rotate throughout the department. There will be the requirement to travel to CGH clinics at times either by Car or Trust transport.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Post graduate experience within a clinical respiratory setting
- Must have good knowledge and understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of a wide range of respiratory testing
- Good communication skills
- Able to communicate with all levels of staff/patients/Stakeholders etc
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to priorities workload
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive working attitude towards patients
- Ongoing commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of WUTH Vision and values
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc. Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Science)
- Registered with or working towards RCCP or HCPC registration
- Experience within a NHS respiratory setting
- Registered with or working towards RCCP registration
Desirable
- ARTP parts 1 and 2
- ARTP practitioner exam
Other Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will rotate throughout the department. There will be the requirement to travel to CGH clinics at times either by Car or Trust transport.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Post graduate experience within a clinical respiratory setting
- Must have good knowledge and understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of a wide range of respiratory testing
- Good communication skills
- Able to communicate with all levels of staff/patients/Stakeholders etc
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to priorities workload
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive working attitude towards patients
- Ongoing commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of WUTH Vision and values
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).
