Job summary
Are you an experienced Clinical Physiologist looking for a challenge? Are you passionate about providing the best service possible for your patients? Then this could be the job for you. We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Clinical Physiologist, with significant experience, to join our team.
This is an exciting time to join our team as we open our Community Diagnostic Centre where we provide both Respiratory and Sleep diagnostics.
Main duties of the job
We are a small and friendly team within the field of both Respiratory and Sleep Physiology. In this role you will work closely with the Respiratory Consultants and Head of department to ensure the smooth running of the Respiratory Physiology service.
You will also support the development of our staff and service by providing regular training and ensuring high standards are maintained. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to drive the Respiratory Physiology service into the next phase of the NHS recovery plan.
Your role will also involve supporting the team to ensure provision of the Sleep Service and by participating in sleep study analysis and provision of CPAP therapy.
About us
This post is based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides services across Preston and Chorley Hospitals, and also our Preston Community Diagnostic Centre. This role would therefore require you to travel between sites.
Our Respiratory team is part of the 'Lancashire Chest Centre' which offers tertiary services in several sub-specialties of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. You will be joining a thriving team which comprises of 15 Respiratory Consultants across the two hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will play a key role in the delivery of the Respiratory Physiology Service at Preston CDC, Royal Preston and Chorley District Hospital with support from the Head of Department. You will play an active role in supporting the day to day running of the sleep and respiratory physiology services. This will involve setting up and analysis of home sleep studies, initiation and follow up of CPAP therapy and performing full lung function tests.
You will also play a key role in quality assurance and training of junior staff.
The successful candidate must be able to perform a full range of respiratory investigations including spirometry, diffusion, plethysmography, bronchial challenge testing, exercise testing and assessment of sleep disorders and be willing to undertake the challenge of developing these services further.
You will be self-motivated, well organised, have excellent interpersonal skills. You must have a flexible attitude and the willingness to travel between sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will play a key role in the delivery of the Respiratory Physiology Service at Preston CDC, Royal Preston and Chorley District Hospital with support from the Head of Department. You will play an active role in supporting the day to day running of the sleep and respiratory physiology services. This will involve setting up and analysis of home sleep studies, initiation and follow up of CPAP therapy and performing full lung function tests.
You will also play a key role in quality assurance and training of junior staff.
The successful candidate must be able to perform a full range of respiratory investigations including spirometry, diffusion, plethysmography, bronchial challenge testing, exercise testing and assessment of sleep disorders and be willing to undertake the challenge of developing these services further.
You will be self-motivated, well organised, have excellent interpersonal skills. You must have a flexible attitude and the willingness to travel between sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science or equivalent
- RCCP or HCPC registered
- Experience of training and mentoring junior staff
- STP/equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- ARTP Part 1 and 2
- Leadership and management training (e.g. ILM)
- Mentorship qualification
- Sleep specific qualification (e.g. RPSGT)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working within a Respiratory Physiology or Sleep Department
- Ability to work independently within established policies and procedures
- Competent in all aspects of Pulmonary Function Testing
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate experience in service development
- Evidence of research involvement
- Competent in all aspects Sleep diagnostics and CPAP therapy initiation and review
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science or equivalent
- RCCP or HCPC registered
- Experience of training and mentoring junior staff
- STP/equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- ARTP Part 1 and 2
- Leadership and management training (e.g. ILM)
- Mentorship qualification
- Sleep specific qualification (e.g. RPSGT)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working within a Respiratory Physiology or Sleep Department
- Ability to work independently within established policies and procedures
- Competent in all aspects of Pulmonary Function Testing
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate experience in service development
- Evidence of research involvement
- Competent in all aspects Sleep diagnostics and CPAP therapy initiation and review
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).
