Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
The Respiratory Physiology Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our expanding department. We are looking for a enthusiastic experienced Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist to work at both the Royal South Hants Hospital covering our new Clinical Diagnostic Centre, and at Southampton General Hospital. You will be working as a to Lead Respiratory Physiologist and will be responsible for teaching, mentoring and training colleagues from within and external to the department. Being a regional centre for several specialities means we see patients with a wide array of conditions and treatments such as Sarcoidosis, Cystic Fibrosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, Difficult Asthma and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are able to provide a wide array of tests such as Feno, Impulse Oscillometry, Spirometry, Gas Transfer, Body Plethysmography, MIPS/MEPS/SNIP, postural Spirometry etc along with complex tests such as Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (athletes, CF, Pulmonary Hypertension etc) and Bronchial Provocation Challenge Testing. We test inpatients and outpatients on a daily basis meaning being proactive and excellent team working and communication is critical. Previous experience working as a Band 6 is desirable but not essential. Please note if you do not fulfil all of the essential criteria then the successful applicant will be able to complete an internal work-based training programme, which includes in-house competencies and relevant external accreditations. Once these requirements are completed then the successful applicant will immediately become a Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist. This job role can be an opportunity to progress your career within the Respiratory Physiology field! You will have a special interest in Respiratory Medicine/Lung Function Testing. You will already be working within the Respiratory Field/Lung Function Testing and may have already be ARTP accredited or are willing to work towards this. You will need to work flexibly across sites, be proactive and enjoy working in a fast paced respiratory outpatient department. Being a excellent coach for patients whilst having keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential. The Respiratory Physiology department works Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 with the opportunity to see private patients outside of contracted hours to complement your salary. A driving license is not essential but travelling across sites is part of this job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are able to provide a wide array of tests such as Feno, Impulse Oscillometry, Spirometry, Gas Transfer, Body Plethysmography, MIPS/MEPS/SNIP, postural Spirometry etc along with complex tests such as Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (athletes, CF, Pulmonary Hypertension etc) and Bronchial Provocation Challenge Testing. We test inpatients and outpatients on a daily basis meaning being proactive and excellent team working and communication is critical. Previous experience working as a Band 6 is desirable but not essential. Please note if you do not fulfil all of the essential criteria then the successful applicant will be able to complete an internal work-based training programme, which includes in-house competencies and relevant external accreditations. Once these requirements are completed then the successful applicant will immediately become a Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist. This job role can be an opportunity to progress your career within the Respiratory Physiology field! You will have a special interest in Respiratory Medicine/Lung Function Testing. You will already be working within the Respiratory Field/Lung Function Testing and may have already be ARTP accredited or are willing to work towards this. You will need to work flexibly across sites, be proactive and enjoy working in a fast paced respiratory outpatient department. Being a excellent coach for patients whilst having keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential. The Respiratory Physiology department works Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 with the opportunity to see private patients outside of contracted hours to complement your salary. A driving license is not essential but travelling across sites is part of this job role.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory)/relevant degree associated to relevant clinical experience within Pulmonary function testing or equivalent
- ARTP Professional Examination or willingness to work towards it
- Eligible for or already registered with ACHS or other equivalent professional body
- Trained in Basic Life Support
- Continuing evidence of CPD and personal compliance with CPD guidelines and professional codes of conduct
- Current experience of physiology practice in a relevant field.
- Experience in providing formal and informal training
- Experience in overseeing staff
- Proficient in using pulmonary function testing equipment and related software
- To contribute to guidelines and protocols within department
- Ability to give effective feedback in a range of situations
- Manual dexterity and co-ordination for operation and maintenance of complex equipment.
- Movement of patients and testing equipment.
Desirable
- Additional physiology qualifications e.g. cardiac, sleep etc
- Practice supervisor / Train the Trainer or similar.
- Other work-based assessor management
- Foundation management or equivalent
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Literacy skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office skills
- Organisational skills
- Report writing
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory)/relevant degree associated to relevant clinical experience within Pulmonary function testing or equivalent
- ARTP Professional Examination or willingness to work towards it
- Eligible for or already registered with ACHS or other equivalent professional body
- Trained in Basic Life Support
- Continuing evidence of CPD and personal compliance with CPD guidelines and professional codes of conduct
- Current experience of physiology practice in a relevant field.
- Experience in providing formal and informal training
- Experience in overseeing staff
- Proficient in using pulmonary function testing equipment and related software
- To contribute to guidelines and protocols within department
- Ability to give effective feedback in a range of situations
- Manual dexterity and co-ordination for operation and maintenance of complex equipment.
- Movement of patients and testing equipment.
Desirable
- Additional physiology qualifications e.g. cardiac, sleep etc
- Practice supervisor / Train the Trainer or similar.
- Other work-based assessor management
- Foundation management or equivalent
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Literacy skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office skills
- Organisational skills
- Report writing
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).
