Respiratory Physiologist

InHealth Group

The closing date is 30 July 2024

Job summary

Job Title: Respiratory Physiologist

Salary: Competitive Hours: 37.5hrs per week. Monday- Sunday as per local rota, varying shift pattern.

Location: Torbay

Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community, away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres across the country to support this vision. We are delighted to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centres in Torbay , and are actively recruiting now. Right now, we are looking to recruit Respiratory Physiologists into the team, to leading our respiratory clinics. .

Main duties of the job

What will you do: As a Respiratory Physiologist, as a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for performing and supporting the reporting of high quality respiratory diagnostic tests. -Performing multiple respiratory examinations to a high quality and with precision -Record all data accurately within the policy -Interpret assessments as required -Supporting the patient pathway within respiratory, ensuring patients understand the procedure they are about to undertake and any reasonable adjustments are made -Maintaining the quality control of the equipment -Training and mentoring the team -Provide reports as requested by your manager -Assist and participate in audits as required.

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 4 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving 5 million patientsfrom 1,000 locations by 2025.

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

2720

Job locations

Torbay

Devon

TQ1 3BT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 37.5hrs per week. Monday- Sunday as per local rota, varying shift pattern.

Location: Torbay

Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community, away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres across the country to support this vision.

We are delighted to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centres in Torbay and are actively recruiting now.

Right now, we are looking to recruit Respiratory Physiologists into the team, to leading our respiratory clinics. You will be working in Torbay but may also be supporting other CDCs with interpreting examinations as needed, for locations such as Bristol and Cornwall. 

What will you do:

As a Respiratory Physiologist, as a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for performing and supporting the reporting of high quality respiratory diagnostic tests. You will be performing Spirometry, Feno, lung function tests and potential for sleep studies moving forward

  • Performing multiple respiratory examinations to a high quality and with precision
  • Record all data accurately within the policy
  • Interpret assessments as required
  • Supporting the patient pathway within respiratory, ensuring patients understand the procedure they are about to undertake and any reasonable adjustments are made
  • Maintaining the quality control of the equipment
  • Training and mentoring the team
  • Provide reports as requested by your manager
  • Assist and participate in audits as required.

    You should apply if:

  • Experienced Respiratory Physiologist
  • BSc in Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) or equivalent
  • Experience or the ability to train other members of the team
  • ARTP professional Qualification
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong people skills

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 37.5hrs per week. Monday- Sunday as per local rota, varying shift pattern.

Location: Torbay

Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community, away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres across the country to support this vision.

We are delighted to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centres in Torbay and are actively recruiting now.

Right now, we are looking to recruit Respiratory Physiologists into the team, to leading our respiratory clinics. You will be working in Torbay but may also be supporting other CDCs with interpreting examinations as needed, for locations such as Bristol and Cornwall. 

What will you do:

As a Respiratory Physiologist, as a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for performing and supporting the reporting of high quality respiratory diagnostic tests. You will be performing Spirometry, Feno, lung function tests and potential for sleep studies moving forward

  • Performing multiple respiratory examinations to a high quality and with precision
  • Record all data accurately within the policy
  • Interpret assessments as required
  • Supporting the patient pathway within respiratory, ensuring patients understand the procedure they are about to undertake and any reasonable adjustments are made
  • Maintaining the quality control of the equipment
  • Training and mentoring the team
  • Provide reports as requested by your manager
  • Assist and participate in audits as required.

    You should apply if:

  • Experienced Respiratory Physiologist
  • BSc in Healthcare Science (Physiological Science) or equivalent
  • Experience or the ability to train other members of the team
  • ARTP professional Qualification
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong people skills

 

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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.

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

InHealth Group

Address

Torbay

Devon

TQ1 3BT


Employer's website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

InHealth Group

Address

Torbay

Devon

TQ1 3BT


Employer's website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Laura Fenner

laura.fenner@inhealthgroup.com

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

2720

Job locations

Torbay

Devon

TQ1 3BT


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