Job summary
Respiratory PhysiologistBand 6Permanent contractPart time - 22.5 hours per weekIn the Cardio-Respiratory Investigations unit at Tameside Hospital we are looking for an enthusiasticrespiratory physiologist to join our friendly team.The successful candidate will be a fully qualified respiratory physiologist with substantial post qualification experience (including within the NHS) and will play a key part in the ongoing development of the respiratory service for the Tameside & Glossop area.As an independent practitioner you will work autonomously, managing your own workload and being actively involved in implementing and developing practices. There will be opportunities to further develop your skills and in turn you will train others.
Main duties of the job
Perform a range of respiratory tests autonomously and to high standard obtaining good quality diagnostic information.
Including but not limited to;
o Spirometry
o Full lung function studies
o Lung volumes
o Gas transfer
o Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators
o Sleep studies
Produce accurate and comprehensive technical reports
Ensure all procedures are carried out according to local, national and international guidelines
Ensure all safety and infection control guidelines are followed, particularly with reference to (but not limited to) COVID-19
Ensuring calibration and QA procedures are adhered to by all staff
Document QA data for audit purposes
Actively participate in the development and implementation of respiratory techniques
Respond appropriately to urgent requests and situations
Maintain mandatory training requirements
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent
- ARTP Part 1 and Part 2 or ARTP practitioner associate examination
- Registered (or eligible) for RCCP voluntary registration
Desirable
- ILS
- Post graduate qualification in a respiratory specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- Good overall knowledge of respiratory investigations and respiratory physiology
- Good overall knowledge of respiratory diseases and their effect on the respiratory system
- How respiratory investigations fit with other diagnostics and the patient pathway
- Knowledge of Trust values and objectives
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of a wide range of respiratory investigations
- Post qualification experience of autonomous working without direct supervision
- Post qualification experience of autonomous working within the NHS
- Calibration and quality assurance of equipment
- Dealing with emergency situations
- Use of various reporting/ electronic patient records systems
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of advanced respiratory investigations
- Training and supervision of junior staff
- Developing new and existing services
- Participation in research and development programs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform and report a range of respiratory investigations autonomously
- Respiratory laboratory maintenance
- Able to communicate complex clinical information to a range of people
- Ensure all safety and infection control guidelines are followed, particularly with reference to (but not limited to) COVID-19
- Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to motivate patients to achieve results during tests
- Good Keyboard and IT skills
- Self-motivated and pro-active
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
- Work well under pressure
- Time management and attention to detail
Desirable
- Perform and report advanced respiratory investigations autonomously
- Demonstrable leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent
- ARTP Part 1 and Part 2 or ARTP practitioner associate examination
- Registered (or eligible) for RCCP voluntary registration
Desirable
- ILS
- Post graduate qualification in a respiratory specialty
Knowledge
Essential
- Good overall knowledge of respiratory investigations and respiratory physiology
- Good overall knowledge of respiratory diseases and their effect on the respiratory system
- How respiratory investigations fit with other diagnostics and the patient pathway
- Knowledge of Trust values and objectives
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of a wide range of respiratory investigations
- Post qualification experience of autonomous working without direct supervision
- Post qualification experience of autonomous working within the NHS
- Calibration and quality assurance of equipment
- Dealing with emergency situations
- Use of various reporting/ electronic patient records systems
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of advanced respiratory investigations
- Training and supervision of junior staff
- Developing new and existing services
- Participation in research and development programs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform and report a range of respiratory investigations autonomously
- Respiratory laboratory maintenance
- Able to communicate complex clinical information to a range of people
- Ensure all safety and infection control guidelines are followed, particularly with reference to (but not limited to) COVID-19
- Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to motivate patients to achieve results during tests
- Good Keyboard and IT skills
- Self-motivated and pro-active
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
- Work well under pressure
- Time management and attention to detail
Desirable
- Perform and report advanced respiratory investigations autonomously
- Demonstrable leadership skills
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).
