Job summary
An exciting new position is available for motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable individual to join the Sleep and Respiratory Physiology team in the role of Clinical Paediatric Sleep Physiologist at the Children's Sleep and Respiratory Service (Royal London Children's Hospital).We are part of the paediatric respiratory service which employs a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of childhood respiratory disorders. We are a rapidly expanding team that encourages career growth and progression. We provide diagnostics and therapies for respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders via cardiorespiratory and polysomnography sleep studies, MSLTs, actigraphy, oximetry, Physiologist/NIV led clinics, and Sleep consultations.The post holder should have excellent communication skills to work as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team (doctors, CNS, ward nurses, dieticians,physiotherapists, psychologists, and scientists). The successful candidate will have proven experience of lung function in children, be able to work independently, participate in the running and expansion of the service and contribute to on-going research projects.As part of your role within a large, vibrant MDT you will attend meetings, seminars, and videos conferences to develop your understanding of childhood respiratory and sleep physiology. You will be supported to attend conferences especially if presenting current research and to courses to further develop skills in sleep and lung function.
Main duties of the job
This role provides a secure opportunity to employ and develop a solid understanding of Respiratory and sleep physiology, predominantly lung function, whilst learning the necessary skills required to becoming a key and valued member of the team. A willingness to learn and progress through our service will prove critical to any successful applicant.The band 6 post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team towards the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric respiratory and sleep disorders and contribute to and maintain excellent standards of patient care and clinical practice.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent science-related subject (PTP/STP)
- ARTP 1 (Practitioner level) Qualification
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft windows applications such as word and excel.
- Good basic knowledge of respiratory disorders, interventions, and physiological procedures
- Ability to work independently within established policies and procedures. Working without direct supervision
Desirable
- Ability to use analytical skills to accurately review data
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience as a Band 5 Physiologist
- Significant experience of clinical contact with patients and/or the public.
- Experience with paediatric patients and/or children
Desirable
- Experience of performing physiological measurements on Paediatric patients
- Experience of delivering education or instruction to individuals and/or groups.
- Relevant experience in teaching and mentoring junior/student healthcare scientists and other healthcare professionals the principles and practicalities of basic and some advance respiratory and sleep medicine assessments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent science-related subject (PTP/STP)
- ARTP 1 (Practitioner level) Qualification
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft windows applications such as word and excel.
- Good basic knowledge of respiratory disorders, interventions, and physiological procedures
- Ability to work independently within established policies and procedures. Working without direct supervision
Desirable
- Ability to use analytical skills to accurately review data
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience as a Band 5 Physiologist
- Significant experience of clinical contact with patients and/or the public.
- Experience with paediatric patients and/or children
Desirable
- Experience of performing physiological measurements on Paediatric patients
- Experience of delivering education or instruction to individuals and/or groups.
- Relevant experience in teaching and mentoring junior/student healthcare scientists and other healthcare professionals the principles and practicalities of basic and some advance respiratory and sleep medicine assessments.
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).
