Job summary
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to independently run all routine lung function and sleep clinics independently, as well as providing support and training to all junior members of the team. This includes supervision of them undertaking professional qualifications.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, able to communicate with a range of disciplines, medical and nursing staff. Able to demonstrate good organisational skills able, to multitask and prioritise effectively.
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Physiologist with significant experience, with their ARTP part 1 and 2 qualification or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years post qualification in a lung function and sleep setting.
Within the respiratory physiology team we provide complex testing such as CPET and provision of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support and training will be given in this area but it is expected for the successful candidate to become part of the team delivering these services.
Main duties of the job
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep or equivalent
- ARTP/BTS Assessment (Parts I and II) or ARTP Practitioner Exam
Desirable
- MSc Respiratory and Sleep Science
- HCPC/RCCP registered, or in process of registration
Experience Essential
- Previous experience in working with patients
- Practical knowledge of respiratory disorders, and performance and interpretation of routine lung function tests
- Practical knowledge of sleep diagnostics
- Previous experience in the use of CPAP therapy
Desirable
- Exposure to CPET testing
- Exposure to NIV (domiciliary and/or acute)
Skills and Abilities Essential
- Performance and interpretation of basic lung function testing
- Performance and interpretation of multichannel sleep studies
Communication Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication
Personal and People Development Essential
- Supervision and teaching of junior members of staff in training
Specific Requirements Essential
- Cross site working - willingness to be flexible
About us
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- An independent practitioner with the ability to perform, interpret and report on a broad range of respiratory, sleep investigations. Work within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice in the delivery of all aspects of our specialist services within the Respiratory Unit. Duties are to be undertaken whilst maintaining a caring and compassionate environment.
- To undertake a range of specialised respiratory & Sleep investigations and treatments as listed to aid diagnosis and treatment of referred patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- An independent practitioner with the ability to perform, interpret and report on a broad range of respiratory, sleep investigations. Work within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice in the delivery of all aspects of our specialist services within the Respiratory Unit. Duties are to be undertaken whilst maintaining a caring and compassionate environment.
- To undertake a range of specialised respiratory & Sleep investigations and treatments as listed to aid diagnosis and treatment of referred patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep or equivalent
- ARTP/BTS Assessment (Parts I and II) or ARTP Practitioner Exam
- Practical knowledge of respiratory disorders, and performance and interpretation of routine lung function tests
- Practical knowledge of sleep diagnostics
- Previous experience in the use of CPAP therapy
- Performance and interpretation of basic lung function testing
- Performance and interpretation of multichannel sleep studies
- Supervision and teaching of junior members of staff in training
Desirable
- MSc Respiratory and Sleep Science
- HCPC/RCCP registered, or in process of registration
- Exposure to CPET testing
- Exposure to NIV (domiciliary and/or acute)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep or equivalent
- ARTP/BTS Assessment (Parts I and II) or ARTP Practitioner Exam
- Practical knowledge of respiratory disorders, and performance and interpretation of routine lung function tests
- Practical knowledge of sleep diagnostics
- Previous experience in the use of CPAP therapy
- Performance and interpretation of basic lung function testing
- Performance and interpretation of multichannel sleep studies
- Supervision and teaching of junior members of staff in training
Desirable
- MSc Respiratory and Sleep Science
- HCPC/RCCP registered, or in process of registration
- Exposure to CPET testing
- Exposure to NIV (domiciliary and/or acute)
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).
