Job summary
A very exciting opportunity for an Experienced Respiratory /Sleep Health Care Scientist to provide comprehensive Diagnostic investigations into both Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Diagnostics and Therapy , joining an engaged and patient focused team , delivering the highest care in a supportive environment. The role involves supporting the Respiratory Diagnostics Manager in delivery and planning of Service , Training of Junior staff , Audits and research and future progression of the Department,
Main duties of the job
o Fully competent in performing and reporting of the full range of routine and specialised lung function tests including non-routine and complex procedures such as IOS.
Experience in reporting Respiratory Sleep Studies and initiation/titration of CPAP Therapy. Experience in all aspects of CPAP review to include trouble- shooting, compliance, annual reviews.
o Responsible for departmental competence-based training programmes for all staff levels including liaising with Higher Education Institutions
o Responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the Respiratory Diagnostics & Sleep department in Managers absence
o Responsible for the teaching, training and assessing of Staff
o Supervision of less experienced staff
o Analysis, interpretation and reporting of lung function and specialised investigations
o Updates own professional knowledge
o Responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the departmental diagnostic and therapeutic service in conjunction with the Respiratory Diagnostics Manager/ Operational Manager
o Deputises for the Respiratory Diagnostics Manager in their absence
o Departmental training lead implementing competence-based training programmes for physiological measurement staff and co-ordinating various training programmes and adherence to National curricula.
About us
The Team has recently rapidly expanded , however still strives to provide the highest levels of care to a variety of patients across both sites .
We are a very welcoming , supportive and friendly group who strive to live Trust Values and Visions in our work , encouraging development of staff , and recognise individuality and encourage input from all Team members in how to continually improve the service model .
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved Grades
- Professional body registration to ARTP /HCSP
Desirable
- Work Based assessor
- 2 years minimum experience as Band 6/7 Physiologist
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Qualified Health Care Scientist with relevant degree qualifications
- ARTP Accreditation Part 1 and 2
Desirable
- 2 years plus experience as a Health Care Scientist at Band 6/7
- Work Based Assesor
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Interpret Diagnostics for Respiratory and Sleep
- Years experience
Desirable
- Evidence Good Practice
- Evidence of Multi Disciplinary team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved Grades
- Professional body registration to ARTP /HCSP
Desirable
- Work Based assessor
- 2 years minimum experience as Band 6/7 Physiologist
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Qualified Health Care Scientist with relevant degree qualifications
- ARTP Accreditation Part 1 and 2
Desirable
- 2 years plus experience as a Health Care Scientist at Band 6/7
- Work Based Assesor
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Interpret Diagnostics for Respiratory and Sleep
- Years experience
Desirable
- Evidence Good Practice
- Evidence of Multi Disciplinary team working
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
