Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated, hard-working, professional and passionate physiologist to join our Cardio-Respiratory Department.
This is an opportunity to join our friendly team based across the Warrington and Halton Hospital sites. We currently undertake a variety of respiratory studies and want the successful applicant to have the ability to work independently and be competent in all aspects of respiratory tests including full lung function tests, polygraphy and CPAP.
Main duties of the job
- To be competent in all routine investigations in the department including Spirometry +/- reversibility, respiratory muscle strength, full lung function test using nitrogen washout method and/or body box.
- Reviewing and signing off spirometry performed in community clinics and ensuring reports are sent out within deadline targets.
- To undertake fitting and analysis of limited channel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.
- Analyse and produce complex reports on limited channel and respiratory sleep studies to ARTP standards.
- To support the services as they evolve and change for the benefit of our patients.
- Provide CPAP treatment and change prescriptions as required.
- Provide administrative support as required.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work unsupervised as a competent practitioner. To provide the diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio-Respiratory Department for Warrington and Halton Hospitals both on site and within communityvenues when needed. To participate in the training and supervision of the Trainee Clinical Physiologists and ATO staff.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To work unsupervised as a competent practitioner. To provide the diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio-Respiratory Department for Warrington and Halton Hospitals both on site and within communityvenues when needed. To participate in the training and supervision of the Trainee Clinical Physiologists and ATO staff.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
- ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards
- Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level
- AHCS Registration/eligibility
- ARTP membership
- BLS certificate
Desirable
- ILS certificate
- ARTP Part 1
- ARTP Part 2
- ARTP Full Practitioner certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years practical experience
- Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
- CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
- Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
- Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
- Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
- Health and Safety awareness
- Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
- Good IT skills
- Competent in Performing PFTS
- Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry
Desirable
- Knowledge of Lorenzo, Airview, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Take responsibility for accurate work
- Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken
- Need to be adaptable to using new PC software
- Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
- Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
- Compassion towards patients and staff
- Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
- Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
- ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards
- Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level
- AHCS Registration/eligibility
- ARTP membership
- BLS certificate
Desirable
- ILS certificate
- ARTP Part 1
- ARTP Part 2
- ARTP Full Practitioner certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years practical experience
- Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
- CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
- Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
- Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
- Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
- Health and Safety awareness
- Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
- Good IT skills
- Competent in Performing PFTS
- Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry
Desirable
- Knowledge of Lorenzo, Airview, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Take responsibility for accurate work
- Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken
- Need to be adaptable to using new PC software
- Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
- Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
- Compassion towards patients and staff
- Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
- Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton Hospitals
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
