Job summary
A permanent position has arisen for a band 5 Respiratory Physiologist within a busy Lung Function and Sleep Apnoea Department at University Hospital Llandough.
We are a team of 21 staff - including Clinical Scientists, Physiologists and Administrative support, and have 3 Trainee Clinical Scientists on site. We also host a variety of students from Swansea University undertaking in the BSc. Healthcare Science programme.
We are a department that thrives on consistency, service improvement led by all members of the team and keen supporters of continuous professional development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be qualified to BSc. Healthcare Science (Respiratory Physiology) level (or equivalent).
They should able to perform and interpret full lung function tests to a high level, as well as reversibility, 6 minute walk testing, earlobe blood gases and respiratory muscle testing and have knowledge in Sleep Disordered Breathing and Treatment.
They will also be issuing, downloading and analysing sleep studies (Overnight Oximetry, Apnealink and Nox), partaking in sleep MDT, trained in Hypertonic Saline and Colomycin trials, CPET assist and partaking in long term CPAP compliance checks .
They should be confident at working independently, be able to supervise students and enjoy working within a team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Respiratory Clinical Physiology or recognised previous equivalent with qualifications and experience accepted by RCCP.
- On RCCP Register or equivalent
- ARTP Full Certificate in Spirometry Course (or working towards)
- Evidence of continuous professional development in lung function
Experience
Essential
- An underpinned experience and knowledge of lung function testing
- Competent at independently performing full lung function testing and writing technical comments
- Competent in the set up and download of overnight oximetry and multi-channel studies
Desirable
- Able to write reports on lung function tests
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- IT skills e.g. excel database use,
- Supervising Healthcare Science students through completing Clinical Educator Training
Desirable
- Lecturing/formal teaching
Interests/Other Requirements
Essential
- CPD
- Interested in learning and keeping up to date with current guidelines and articles
Desirable
- Possible Interest in research and academic papers in respiratory work.
Personal Duties
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and very enthusiastic attitude to work.
- Patient, understanding, motivated, enthusiastic, puts the patient first
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Respiratory Clinical Physiology or recognised previous equivalent with qualifications and experience accepted by RCCP.
- On RCCP Register or equivalent
- ARTP Full Certificate in Spirometry Course (or working towards)
- Evidence of continuous professional development in lung function
Experience
Essential
- An underpinned experience and knowledge of lung function testing
- Competent at independently performing full lung function testing and writing technical comments
- Competent in the set up and download of overnight oximetry and multi-channel studies
Desirable
- Able to write reports on lung function tests
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- IT skills e.g. excel database use,
- Supervising Healthcare Science students through completing Clinical Educator Training
Desirable
- Lecturing/formal teaching
Interests/Other Requirements
Essential
- CPD
- Interested in learning and keeping up to date with current guidelines and articles
Desirable
- Possible Interest in research and academic papers in respiratory work.
Personal Duties
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and very enthusiastic attitude to work.
- Patient, understanding, motivated, enthusiastic, puts the patient first
Desirable
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).
