Specialist Respiratory Physiologist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

18.75 Hours per week

As part of a busy and progressive Clinical Diagnostic Centre (CDC), the Respiratory and Sleep Physiology department is looking for a committed individual to join an expanding, friendly and high-performing team, as a Band 6 Specialised Respiratory and Sleep Healthcare Science Practitioner on a fixed term contract to 28/2/2025. The department is very progressive and continues to be involved in a range of in initiatives at regional and national level. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like further their career in healthcare science. The service is delivered mainly at the CDC, Breathing Space, Badsley Moor Lane, and at The Rotherham Hospital. You will be involved in the delivery of advanced diagnostic and therapy procedures in the management of respiratory disease and sleep disorders in a range of patients from a variety of backgrounds. Personal development is actively encouraged and CPD activities are supported.

Main duties of the job

On appointment, depending on your skills and experience, when you have successfully completed your initial period of orientation and training, you will practice as an independent Specialised Practitioner in both respiratory physiology and sleep. The role is heavily IT based so a good knowledge of Microsoft Office is required, and you will be taught how to use the specialist software systems in the department. You will also be expected to complete a number of Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST) courses such as safeguarding, information governance and health and safety. As a Specialised Practitioner you will have management responsibilities and participate in the training of junior staff. You will also develop an area of special responsibility which may be clinical or non-clinical. Our sleep, NIV and Oxygen services are physiologist-led and as such, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills further. You will also be responsible for day to day running and decision-making when senior members of the team are not available.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-02-117

Job locations

The Park Rehabilitation Centre

Badsley Moor Lane

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 2QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science
Cardio-Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Science Degree (or equivalent)
Experience of working in a Healthcare Science Environment

Desirable

Appropriate professional qualification eg ARTP Diploma
Evidence of further clinical training and qualifications
RCCP/AHCS registration or working towards

Experience

Essential

Performs spirometry (including tests performed by junior staff), analyses data and reports results. Including identification of anomalies and deals with spurious results. Acts to deal with malfunctioning equipment.
Performs lung function tests and sleep diagnostics and presents results for reporting including technically poor performance. Deals with anomalous results.
Works as part of a team and independently as required
Deals with emerging and challenging situations as they develop. Works under pressure to produces timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Provides learning and development to other professionals in relation to for example clinical measurements, report writing, patient management.

Desirable

Inputs into MS Excel, when required for audit purposes
Works with external stakeholders and service users to improve the service

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of conducting all standard diagnostic procedures

Desirable

Knowledge of advanced diagnostic procedures
Expertise in the management of a sleep patient from diagnosis to establishing them on treatment,

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science
Cardio-Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Science Degree (or equivalent)
Experience of working in a Healthcare Science Environment

Desirable

Appropriate professional qualification eg ARTP Diploma
Evidence of further clinical training and qualifications
RCCP/AHCS registration or working towards

Experience

Essential

Performs spirometry (including tests performed by junior staff), analyses data and reports results. Including identification of anomalies and deals with spurious results. Acts to deal with malfunctioning equipment.
Performs lung function tests and sleep diagnostics and presents results for reporting including technically poor performance. Deals with anomalous results.
Works as part of a team and independently as required
Deals with emerging and challenging situations as they develop. Works under pressure to produces timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Provides learning and development to other professionals in relation to for example clinical measurements, report writing, patient management.

Desirable

Inputs into MS Excel, when required for audit purposes
Works with external stakeholders and service users to improve the service

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of conducting all standard diagnostic procedures

Desirable

Knowledge of advanced diagnostic procedures
Expertise in the management of a sleep patient from diagnosis to establishing them on treatment,

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.