Job summary
We are looking for a passionate individual, who has a keen interest in our patient groups; the cross site department has recently returned to maintaining diagnostic targets for lung function and sleep investigations and is proud of this significant achievement and plans are now being developed to deliver sleep and respiratory care in more novel ways to patients in the surrounding community.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for one suitable candidate to join the teams as a Specialised Respiratory Physiologist. This role will involve working in all aspects of our lung function and sleep services, to be able to support diagnosis and in some cases initiate and review the delivery of treatment.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
You will possess a good BSc in Physiology or the equivalent and have or are willing to gain the ARTP practitioner qualifications in lung function and sleep.
Your skills will be most useful in performing lung function lists, with exposure to bronchial challenge testing , cardio pulmonary exercise testing , sleep diagnostics, initiation of treatment including follow up review of therapy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
You will possess a good BSc in Physiology or the equivalent and have or are willing to gain the ARTP practitioner qualifications in lung function and sleep.
Your skills will be most useful in performing lung function lists, with exposure to bronchial challenge testing , cardio pulmonary exercise testing , sleep diagnostics, initiation of treatment including follow up review of therapy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science
Desirable
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Proficient in using wide range of diagnostic equipment, and in the recognition of faults, calibration and quality control issues.
Desirable
- ARTP associate / Practitioner qualification
- Experience at providing training support to respiratory / sleep ATO's or BSc Degree Apprentice students
Communication
Essential
- Established communication skills needed to discuss patient treatment plans with patients, medical teams and other health care providers
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working in diagnostic sleep physiology; diagnostic investigations and intiation of CPAP and NIV
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science
Desirable
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Proficient in using wide range of diagnostic equipment, and in the recognition of faults, calibration and quality control issues.
Desirable
- ARTP associate / Practitioner qualification
- Experience at providing training support to respiratory / sleep ATO's or BSc Degree Apprentice students
Communication
Essential
- Established communication skills needed to discuss patient treatment plans with patients, medical teams and other health care providers
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working in diagnostic sleep physiology; diagnostic investigations and intiation of CPAP and NIV
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).
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).