Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team at Royal Free Hospital, London. The Respiratory department undertakes a wide range of respiratory investigations and provides specialist management, for patients from a variety of specialities and has eight dedicated Respiratory Consultant Physicians.
Our department has a pleasant and spacious working environment with recently updated new equipment for all tests. We are a welcoming and friendly small team and would like to invite a suitably qualified individual to come and join us.
Main duties of the job
The Chief Respiratory Physiologist will be required:
- Responsible for overseeing the day to day running of diagnostic services and staff cover within the department
- Manage Band 4, 5 and 6 physiologists, and support as a training officer for the STP Students.
- Ensures that physiologists are following protocols correctly and are providing timely and accurate analysis.
- Lead and develop the Lung function service and train staff in respiratory diagnostic testing.
- Ensure departmental SOP's and Policies and Procedures are kept up to date and devise new ones for new equipment and/or departmental processes.
- Ensures that physiologists are following protocols correctly and are providing timely and accurate analysis.
- Is the first point of call for reporting all technical faults and equipment malfunction
- Support with IQIPS accreditation
This post offers the opportunity to expand your skills and advance your career in respiratory physiology
Ideally you will be working as a Clinical Physiologist at band 7 or band 6 with significant experience working in a Lung Function Laboratory. You should hold a BSc in Respiratory Clinical Physiology, Biological Sciences or an equivalent qualification. The possession of relevant professional qualifications (ARTP part 1 and 2) is essential. You should be RCCP registered or at least be eligible and working towards registration.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the Royal Free Lung Function team and with the department of respiratory medicine. Within which there are several specialty clinics the lung function service will support, including sleep and ventilation, severe asthma, complex COPD and TB, which are led with a strong MDT ethos. The successful candidate will be required to undertake and interpret a full range of investigations which currently include:
- Full lung function testing
- BDR assessment
- FENO assessment
- 6 minute walk
- Sleep studies (multichannel)
- Capillary blood gas (earlobe)
- Bronchial Challenge
- Hypoxic challenge
- Shunt fraction
- LTOT assessment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the Royal Free Lung Function team and with the department of respiratory medicine. Within which there are several specialty clinics the lung function service will support, including sleep and ventilation, severe asthma, complex COPD and TB, which are led with a strong MDT ethos. The successful candidate will be required to undertake and interpret a full range of investigations which currently include:
- Full lung function testing
- BDR assessment
- FENO assessment
- 6 minute walk
- Sleep studies (multichannel)
- Capillary blood gas (earlobe)
- Bronchial Challenge
- Hypoxic challenge
- Shunt fraction
- LTOT assessment
Person Specification
Education & Experience
Essential
- Bsc Clinical physiology (or equivalent)
- ARTP Part 1 & 2 or equivalent
- Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist (+3 years)
- Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students
- Experience of performing and interpreting specialist Lung Function tests
- Ability to demonstrate high standards of professional behaviour and positive attitude including punctuality and reliability
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- Strong team leadership skills
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & disorders
- Further education in subjects relevant to respiratory function & physiological measurements
- RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists)
- The ability to remain calm under pressure, be fast but accurate in their work and be flexible with respect to working hours
- Able to use initiative and have a flexible and committed approach to work
Person Specification
Education & Experience
Essential
- Bsc Clinical physiology (or equivalent)
- ARTP Part 1 & 2 or equivalent
- Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist (+3 years)
- Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students
- Experience of performing and interpreting specialist Lung Function tests
- Ability to demonstrate high standards of professional behaviour and positive attitude including punctuality and reliability
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- Strong team leadership skills
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & disorders
- Further education in subjects relevant to respiratory function & physiological measurements
- RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists)
- The ability to remain calm under pressure, be fast but accurate in their work and be flexible with respect to working hours
- Able to use initiative and have a flexible and committed approach to work
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).
