Job summary
The Lung Function Unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital is situated within a state of the art unit on two separate sites and provides a diagnostic service to most specialities within the hospital. This senior post will require you to support the leads of service on a day-to-day basis, in turn supporting the Head of Joint Respiratory Physiology to provide a quality assured lung function and cardiopulmonary exercise testing service. You will also be required to assess the lung function of patients referred to the laboratory by conducting and reporting appropriate tests accurately, professionally and in accordance with ARTP 2020 guidelines (https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/7/1/e000575). You will also provide training to current and new members of the team, many healthcare professional colleagues within and external to the Trust, those on the PTP and STP programmes and apprentices. You will assist in all other aspects of the laboratory service.
Once established within the role there will be an expectation for you to be involved in respiratory research, both commercial and non-commercial, which is continually undertaken within the department. We are currently a clinical excellence site for a number of commercial research trials.
We have a fantastic group of respiratory physiologists in the department and we invite you to join this dynamic and ever excelling IQIPS accredited team.
Main duties of the job
Along with the basic tests of lung function, such as spirometry and gas transfer, other tests you will perform include direct and indirect challenge tests, field exercise tests, exhaled and nasal nitric oxide, skin tests and overnight oximetry to screen for sleep-disordered breathing. A cardio-pulmonary exercise testing service is operational in our human performance laboratory and you will assist in the delivery of this service.
A big part of the role is supporting junior colleagues through training and on-going mentoring. You will also have joint responsibility for ensuring the timely booking of patientsby triaging referrals coming into the department.
You will support the conduct of commercial clinical research trials and have the opportunity to lead on your own physiological research relevant to the department and speciality.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 19th March 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 6th April 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 19th March 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 6th April 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent oCompleted ARTP Part I&II or equivalent experience oRegistered with HCPC/RCCP
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience as a clinical respiratory physiologist (Band 5 or equivalent) oExcellent demonstrable respiratory physiology knowledge oAbility to interpret simple and complex tests of lung function oGood knowledge of exercise physiology and contraindications to exercise testing
Desirable
- oExperience of supporting a cardiopulmonary exercise testing service oPrevious research experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent demonstrable respiratory physiology knowledge oAbility to interpret simple and complex tests of lung function
Desirable
- oGood knowledge of exercise physiology and contraindications to exercise testing
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from patients to clinical and non-clinical staff and adapt communication where necessary oGood computer skills oAbility to assist and carry out both routine and specialised tests
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent oCompleted ARTP Part I&II or equivalent experience oRegistered with HCPC/RCCP
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience as a clinical respiratory physiologist (Band 5 or equivalent) oExcellent demonstrable respiratory physiology knowledge oAbility to interpret simple and complex tests of lung function oGood knowledge of exercise physiology and contraindications to exercise testing
Desirable
- oExperience of supporting a cardiopulmonary exercise testing service oPrevious research experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent demonstrable respiratory physiology knowledge oAbility to interpret simple and complex tests of lung function
Desirable
- oGood knowledge of exercise physiology and contraindications to exercise testing
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from patients to clinical and non-clinical staff and adapt communication where necessary oGood computer skills oAbility to assist and carry out both routine and specialised tests
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).