Job summary
The Band 5 Respiratory Physiologist will have responsibility for actively participating as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Respiratory Medicine, to provide a seamless service to patients. Be able to work unsupervised in all areas and be responsible for the day to day running of any area in which they are working.
Participate in the delivery of a specialist clinical service and deliver a high standard of care to all patients.
Perform a range of routine diagnostic lung function tests including spirometry, gas diffusion test, static lung volumes, respiratory muscle tests and allergy skin test. Set-up sleep studies/analysing and reporting of sleep studies. CPAP set-up and review CPAP treatment.
Rotate through the Lung Function Department, to extend knowledge of lung function and sleep investigations.
Rotation in sleep service and lung function service will be necessary to obtain competencies within the department and for state registration (RCCP).
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.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 (RCCP).
- To work in accordance with standards set by the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP) and the RCCP.
- 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.
24. To make contact with patients via telephone to rebook appointments for DNAs each day.
25. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications ( E: 10 / D: 6 )
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent. (2) Extensive experience of working in a Lung Function & Sleep Department. (2) Sound knowledge of Lung Function and Sleep investigations. (2) ARTP Part 1& 2 Qualifications. (2) To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development. (2)
Desirable
- Further specialised training course/qualifications in sleep & Lung Function. (2) Intermediate Life Support Skills. (2) RCCP registration or with relevant qualifications to attain this. (2)
Experience ( E: 8 / D: 6 )
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within a Respiratory Physiology Department. (Does not include placement/internship). (2) Competently to perform and analyse / interpreting Lung function tests, CPAP set-up, CPAP reviews and Sleep Studies. (2) Evidence of implementing innovation or having responsiblility for part of service delivery. (2) Well-organised and able to priortise own workload and that of others. Staff teaching/mentoring. (2)
Desirable
- Previous experience of hospital software. (2) Evidence of managing a laboratory. (2) Experience of teaching small groups using various presentation media. (2)
Skills ( E: 14 / D: 2 )
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidiscplinary team. well organised and ableto priortise own workload. (2) Ability to provide technical reports (2) Positive attitude to change (2) Good communication and interpersonal skills (2) IT literate (2) Empathetic approach to staff and patients (2) You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. (2)
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills. (2)
Other requirements ( E: 10
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible. (2) Be responsible for you and your patients' health and safety while working unsupervised. (2) Ability to wear lead apron. (2) Ability to work cross-site. (2) Ability to work extended working hours if necessary (2)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Peter's
Guildford Road
Cherstey
KT16 0PZ