Job summary
To provide a high quality and effective respiratory lung function service that provides robust technical reports and interpretation.
Responsible for the monitoring and performance of calibration and quality control procedures for all equipment.
Responsible for working within a clinical governance framework in delivery of care.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible for the daily operation of the lung function laboratory in accordance with clinical governance and waiting time requirements. This includes accurately recording all activity in a timely fashion, and ensuring that results are uploaded onto the electronic patient record.
2. To perform and interpret the following respiratory investigations in accordance with ARTP/BTS guidelines.
Spirometry and flow volume loops
Reversibility studies
Measurement of static lung volumes (via helium dilution and body plethysmography)
Single breath gas transfer
Field exercise tests
Hypoxic challenge tests
Respiratory muscle assessments- SNIP, MIP, MEP
Capillary blood gas measurements
Overnight oximetry
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurements
3. To keep up to date with best practice in lung function testing and update protocols and SOPs as required.
4. The department comprises of two band 7 senior physiologists who are based at the Conquest Hospital and at Eastbourne DGH respectively supported by dedicated administration staff. We are currently in the process of recruiting a junior respiratory physiologist (Band 5). The post holder would be jointly responsible for their supervision, working together with our Senior Physiologists.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Science or equivalent
- Eligible for entry onto RCCP register or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development in relevant subject
Desirable
- Registered on the RCCP voluntary register
- ARTP Part 1 and part 2 exams or equivalent
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development to masters level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience as a qualified respiratory physiologist, and the ability to independently and accurately perform and report on the full range of lung function tests
- Experience of supervision / training of junior staff
Desirable
- Some experience of teaching
- Research experience
- Experience working in a large respiratory physiology department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Science or equivalent
- Eligible for entry onto RCCP register or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development in relevant subject
Desirable
- Registered on the RCCP voluntary register
- ARTP Part 1 and part 2 exams or equivalent
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development to masters level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience as a qualified respiratory physiologist, and the ability to independently and accurately perform and report on the full range of lung function tests
- Experience of supervision / training of junior staff
Desirable
- Some experience of teaching
- Research experience
- Experience working in a large respiratory physiology department
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).
