Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to work within the paediatric respiratory physiology team. The post holder will be proficient in a range of respiratory function and sleep investigations with knowledge and expertise to interpret and report these findings.
The role has been made available through service expansion to develop CDC pathways. A portion of this work may be expected to be delivered within the Leicester General and Hinckley CDC.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work across Hinckley and Leicester General CDC's whilst also rotating at the main children's hospital physiology site at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The successful applicant will be expected to be proficient in performing the following investigations with children;
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will undertake a range of diagnostic respiratory/sleep routine and complex investigations. They will be expected to have a good level of knowledge and expertise to clinically interpret and produce accurate and concise reports.
They will work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner. Some may have complex needs, including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
They will undertake clinical supervision and training of junior staff members and other healthcare professionals, including specialist nurses/clinicians across disciplines, prioritising the patient workload according to clinical need and urgency.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will undertake a range of diagnostic respiratory/sleep routine and complex investigations. They will be expected to have a good level of knowledge and expertise to clinically interpret and produce accurate and concise reports.
They will work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner. Some may have complex needs, including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
They will undertake clinical supervision and training of junior staff members and other healthcare professionals, including specialist nurses/clinicians across disciplines, prioritising the patient workload according to clinical need and urgency.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent.
- ARTP Practitioners Qualification
- Basic life support in adults & Paediatrics.
- RCCP/HCPC registration.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience working within Paediatric/Adult Respiratory Physiology department.
- Knowledge and practical experience of routine and complex lung function and sleep investigations.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and other work professionals.
- Possess good customer care skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and to show initiative when working alone.
Desirable
- Evidence of supervision, teaching and training.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret results as well as solving technical problems
- Shows evidence of working with attention to detail
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own tasks and workload accordingly, ensuring tasks are completed to specified standards and timescales.
- Must be flexible and able to deal with constantly changing workload and priorities to meet the needs of the clinical service
- Is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent.
- ARTP Practitioners Qualification
- Basic life support in adults & Paediatrics.
- RCCP/HCPC registration.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience working within Paediatric/Adult Respiratory Physiology department.
- Knowledge and practical experience of routine and complex lung function and sleep investigations.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and other work professionals.
- Possess good customer care skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and to show initiative when working alone.
Desirable
- Evidence of supervision, teaching and training.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret results as well as solving technical problems
- Shows evidence of working with attention to detail
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own tasks and workload accordingly, ensuring tasks are completed to specified standards and timescales.
- Must be flexible and able to deal with constantly changing workload and priorities to meet the needs of the clinical service
- Is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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).
