Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief Sleep / Respiratory Physiologist as
part of our team at South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals.
The
Chief Physiologist will work within the newly established nurse led sleep
service team within our chest clinic in addition to our well-established
pulmonary function department, across South Tyneside and Sunderland, providing
patient care, as well as leading the management and care delivery for patients
with sleep related breathing disorders, and performing and supervision tests
for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectisis and ILD. They
will be a requirement to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of
nurse lead services for patients with sleep related breathing disorders.
Main duties of the job
We
would expect the applicant to have significant experience as a Band 6
respiratory physiologist with additional experience in sleep related breathing
disorders and ventilation and have experience of CPAP therapy. They must also have
proven leadership skills and clinical skills.
The
successful candidate must be dynamic, highly motivated and a passionate
individual who is committed to high quality patient care. Applicants must have
a desire to build upon and share their knowledge with their colleagues who are
willing to challenge and commit themselves to our sleep / respiratory service
and have a desire to be part of our enthusiastic team. If this sounds like you,
then please join us in providing an exceptional and high-quality service to our
patients at South Tyneside and Sunderland.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
The
Chief Sleep & Respiratory Physiologist will:
Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within
specialist sphere of practice.
Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and
evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
Support the development of clinical practice within the specialist
field through the use of evidence-based practice and in line with agreed
national standards and contribute to the body of knowledge.
Work as an autonomous practitioner and team leader within their
sphere of practice.
Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical
governance framework.
Lead the nurse led sleep service in the absence of the clinical
lead.
Manage own caseload of complex sleep / respiratory patients
Develop the sleep-related breathing disorder service.
Analyse and advise on sleep related breathing disorder diagnostic
tests.
Offer clinical support to other members of the teams.
Triage referral and offer advice and guidance.
Involvement in HR and budget management of the service.
Offer lifestyle support for patients.
Participate in audit and research projects.
Involvement in the education of other health care professionals
Supervision and implementation of the CPAP group initiation
service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
The
Chief Sleep & Respiratory Physiologist will:
Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within
specialist sphere of practice.
Contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and
evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
Support the development of clinical practice within the specialist
field through the use of evidence-based practice and in line with agreed
national standards and contribute to the body of knowledge.
Work as an autonomous practitioner and team leader within their
sphere of practice.
Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical
governance framework.
Lead the nurse led sleep service in the absence of the clinical
lead.
Manage own caseload of complex sleep / respiratory patients
Develop the sleep-related breathing disorder service.
Analyse and advise on sleep related breathing disorder diagnostic
tests.
Offer clinical support to other members of the teams.
Triage referral and offer advice and guidance.
Involvement in HR and budget management of the service.
Offer lifestyle support for patients.
Participate in audit and research projects.
Involvement in the education of other health care professionals
Supervision and implementation of the CPAP group initiation
service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep) or equivalent.
- ARTP Parts I and II or ARTP Practitioner-level certification or proven competence performing complex, specialist respiratory / sleep investigations.
- AHCS or HCPC Registered (or eligible for registration).
- Continuing evidence of CPD
Desirable
- ARTP Pulse Oximetry and Polygraphy practitioner certificate (or equivalent).
- ARTP Practitioner CPAP Certification (or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at Band 6 level in respiratory / sleep related breathing disorders.
- Experience of care delivery both as inpatient and outpatient.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice in the respiratory field.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Experience in sleep-related breathing disorders diagnostics, CPAP and BIPAP therapy and mask fitting.
Desirable
- Budget management experience.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Good hand/eye co-ordination to operate equipment.
- Able to move patients with moderate effort, e.g. position patient in wheelchair to correct position.
- Able to manoeuvre patients/equipment where space is limited.
- Able to manoeuvre/transport equipment on trolleys around the hospital.
- Capable of identifying coloured gas cylinders / colour-coded equipment connectors / coloured VDU and paper-based numerical and graphical data.
- Occasional need to work cross-site.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Good/intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation/report writing skills.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Team management and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamic
- Competent in ABG and CBG and interpretation.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Resource management skills.
- Smoking cessation training.
- Experience in patient education / lifestyle education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep) or equivalent.
- ARTP Parts I and II or ARTP Practitioner-level certification or proven competence performing complex, specialist respiratory / sleep investigations.
- AHCS or HCPC Registered (or eligible for registration).
- Continuing evidence of CPD
Desirable
- ARTP Pulse Oximetry and Polygraphy practitioner certificate (or equivalent).
- ARTP Practitioner CPAP Certification (or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at Band 6 level in respiratory / sleep related breathing disorders.
- Experience of care delivery both as inpatient and outpatient.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice in the respiratory field.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Experience in sleep-related breathing disorders diagnostics, CPAP and BIPAP therapy and mask fitting.
Desirable
- Budget management experience.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Good hand/eye co-ordination to operate equipment.
- Able to move patients with moderate effort, e.g. position patient in wheelchair to correct position.
- Able to manoeuvre patients/equipment where space is limited.
- Able to manoeuvre/transport equipment on trolleys around the hospital.
- Capable of identifying coloured gas cylinders / colour-coded equipment connectors / coloured VDU and paper-based numerical and graphical data.
- Occasional need to work cross-site.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Good/intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation/report writing skills.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Team management and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamic
- Competent in ABG and CBG and interpretation.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Resource management skills.
- Smoking cessation training.
- Experience in patient education / lifestyle education.
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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