Respiratory Physiologist, ThoracicNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly and supportive Respiratory Physiology team.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality respiratory physiology service, providing accurate, safe and patient-centred diagnostic investigations. You will work closely with respiratory physicians, nurses, physiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the diagnosis and management of patients with respiratory conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Respiratory Physiologist to develop their clinical and technical skills within a supportive environment, with opportunities for continuing professional development and progression.

Main duties of the job

• To competently perform a full range of basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients.
• To competently analyse basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric patients.
• To competently set-up sleep studies and analyse and report sleep studies.
• To competently initiate patients on CPAP/VPAP therapy, follow-up and review patients.
• To review and prioritise inpatient requests for respiratory investigations within lung function tests, sleep studies and CPAP/VPAP set-ups.
• To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
• To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency.
• To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.
• To deputise for the Senior Respiratory Physiologists when necessary and undertake any other duties at the discretion of the Clinical lead Respiratory Physiologist or their deputies
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.
• To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.

Job description

• To competently perform a full range of basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients.
• To competently analyse basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric patients.
• To competently set-up sleep studies and analyse and report sleep studies.
• To competently initiate patients on CPAP/VPAP therapy, follow-up and review patients.
• To review and prioritise inpatient requests for respiratory investigations within lung function tests, sleep studies and CPAP/VPAP set-ups.
• To liaise with ward and/or medical staff and ensure availability of physiologist staff when required to perform in-patient testing liaise with senior Respiratory Physiologists.
• To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
• To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency.
• To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.
• To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to senior staff members.
• To deputise for the Senior Respiratory Physiologists when necessary and undertake any other duties at the discretion of the Clinical lead Respiratory Physiologist or their deputies
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.
• To ensure that all staff are aware of economical use of supplies.
• To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge to staff within ones area of responsibility.
• To assist with research studies as required.
• To participate in the in-house training and technical competency log within the department.
• To participate in the training of student and assistants on rotation through the department.
• To work towards ARTP part 1& 2 (if does not have this award).
• To have or gain accreditation and join the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (AHCS).
• To work in accordance with standards set by the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP) and the AHCS.
• To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.
• To ensure that all data entered onto any databases are performed in a timely and accurate manner and that statistical records and audits are produced when required.
• To become familiar with the use of PAS, PRISM and any other computerised systems integral to the running of the department.
• To make contact with patients via telephone to rebook appointments for DNAs each day.
• To help Respiratory Physiologist with telephone queries from CPAP patients, this could be preparing equipment for collection, updating spreadsheets/reports etc.

Personnel:

• Works to achieve competencies across the repertoire of the department as appropriate to grade.
• Communicates effectively with other staff groups both internal and external, including healthcare professionals, other staff, patients and their representatives and commercial/representative lung function and sleep suppliers.
• Provides and receives sensitive information from patients and their representatives where empathic skills are required.
• Works as part of a team to ensure that departmental performance targets are met by continually assessing priority of work.
• Participates in the Trust Personal Development Programme and works towards identified development needs.
• Attend all mandatory training courses.
• Attends and participates in departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate and demonstrates a positive attitude to these.
• Provides supervision, training support and assistance to newly staff as appropriate (including the demonstration of procedures to less experienced staff).
• Demonstrates excellent personal communication and team working skills.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

For more information about careers at ASPH visit:www.asph-careers.org

Certificate of SponsorshipIn line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.