Respiratory Physiologist - Gibraltar

Job summary

This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.

The Respiratory Physiologist will have responsibility for actively participating as part of the multidisciplinary team within Respiratory Medicine in order to provide a seamless service to patients.

They will be expected to be able to work unsupervised in all areas and be responsible for the day to day running of any area in which they are working.

They will be responsible for junior staff.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in the delivery of a specialist clinical service and deliver a high standard of care to all patients.
• To competently perform a range of routine diagnostic lung function tests
• To set-up sleep studies/analysing and the reporting of sleep studies.
• To competently initiate patients on CPAP therapy, follow-up and review patients.
• To competently assess patients for BIPAP therapy, to initiate and follow up and review patients.
• To review and prioritise inpatient requests for respiratory investigations including lung function tests, sleep studies and CPAP/BIPAP set-ups.
• To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.
• To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to senior staff members.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for stock control and procurement of stock/ equipment.
• The successful candidate will also fulfil any other duties as directed by the Medical Director of the Gibraltar Health Authority.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by GHA Management.

About us

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports.

Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken.

The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments.

The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services.

Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support.