Chief Sleep Physiologist/Physiotherapist/Nurse
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Job summary
The successful candidate will play an active role in this busy and prestigious department, working across our Medical and Surgical wards. You will have strong experience in Sleep and ideally in Ventilation also. You will be actively involved in the team roster and have experience in the setting up/analyzing of diagnostic sleep studies (e.g-Respiratory Polygraphy and Full Polysomnography) and in implementing treatment with CPAP therapy and Noninvasive ventilation in the inpatient and outpatient setting. You will be directly involved in the training and support of junior staff running teaching sessions and facilitating competency requirements. The role will require you to participate in consultant lead CPAP and NIV clinics both face to face and virtual. You will also be actively involved with line managing and the appraising of junior staff . You will also be involved in the development of the service e.g - assisting with business case and Capital bid proposals, and will attend face to face or virtual meetings with other service managers and Clinical Lead.
You will be expected to participate in our on-call rota (phone support only) if you are working a late shift.
The successful candidate will be required to work closely with all the consultants and other clinical physiologists in the department and other members of the MDT. It is essential that you are self-motivated and have good communication skills.
Main duties of the job
To be able to,without supervision, perform/ analyse all sleep diagnostic tests e.g-Full Polysomnography (PSG), MSLT and MWT tests. To lead in teaching/training junior staff in this and manage students undertaking the STP, PTP and other National School of Healthcare Science apprenticeships.
To be able to without supervision, set up and troubleshoot adult patients on CPAP, Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and Tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV).
To be able to setup all diagnostic tests with patients for home based tests
To be able to proficiently use "telemonitoring" platforms currently used amongst our CPAP/NIV patients
To deliver teaching/training and general advice on all sleep studies, CPAP and NIV to junior staff, the wider MDT and externally where required.
To assist in the evaluation of new sleep study/NIV equipment and respiratory support techniques
To actively partake in Sleep & ventilation led Outpatient clinics under supervision of the duty Sleep & Ventilation Consultant.
To assist in liaising with the incumbent service and maintenance contractors (currently Baywater) to resolve any day-to-day issues or problems related to Ventilator patients
To actively assist in managing junior staff in development, training, performance appraisals and with the recruitment and selection of new staff to the Sleep & Ventilation department.
To deputise for the Band 8a Lead in their absence.
To demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members.
About us
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Hospital is the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. In February 2021 Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. The merger sees the creation of a newly expanded Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, with Royal Brompton and Harefield forming a new Clinical Group within the Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced clinician who is interested in developing their career in Sleep and Ventilation. This is an exciting role within our dynamic and well-respected Sleep and Ventilation service that will provide the successful candidate with a wonderful opportunity to practice and develop their skills and expertise in the management of patients with sleep related respiratory conditions and other complex conditions requiring ventilatory support. Based at the Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, you will play an active role in this busy and prestigious department, working across our Medical and Surgical wards.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc. of H.C.A
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-LIS9020
Job locations
Royal Brompton hospital
Corner Fulham Road/Dovehouse Street
London
SW3 6LL
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Brompton hospital
Corner Fulham Road/Dovehouse Street
London
SW3 6LL
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