Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Chief Senior Respiratory Clinical Physiologist

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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.

This vacancy is suitable for:

Newly qualified Band 6 senior respiratory physiologists
Experienced Band 6 senior respiratory physiologists
Highly specialised Band 7 respiratory physiologists

Salarywill depend on relevant experience and qualifications.

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.

Date posted

28 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-23-1302-C

Job locations

Wirral University Teaching hospital

Arrowe park road

upton

CH495PE

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.

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).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching hospital

Arrowe park road

upton

CH495PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching hospital

Arrowe park road

upton

CH495PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)