Band 6 Clinical Physiologist

1 month ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job summary**:
Performance of the full range of routine and specialised lung function tests including non-routine and complex procedures. Your specialist expertise may include complex Lung Function testing, Oxygen & NIV, CPET, OPD/ elective admission Polysomnography & MSLT.

Responsible for the teaching, training and assessment of trainee clinical physiologists and clinical scientists within the department and nurses/carers on the wards

The post holder has a commitment to provide training and supervision for trainee Clinical Physiologists as well as some training for non-technical staff.

At both sites the post holder performs and is fully competent in a range of lung function testing and at Birmingham Heartlands/Solihull they will also have understanding of investigation and treatment of sleep disordered breathing.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:

- Undertake routine procedures on patients of all ages to include full lung function testing, sleep investigations, lung mechanics, blood gas sampling and analysis and muscle function in the department and on wards and other locations as needed.
- Perform complex, specialised procedures, in which a high degree of personal expertise has been developed, including bronchial challenge testing, oxygen assessment and complex sleep investigations.
- Produce clinical reports and recommendations on lung function tests and specialist respiratory tests for dissemination to referrers.
- Participate in the standard setting for all routine test procedures and equipment including participation in the development of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Contribute to the maintenance of safe working practices within the Lung Function and Sleep department complying with all Health and Safety legislation, other relevant legislation and Trust policies.
- Plan and prioritise own work load within the department
- Contribute to the day to day running of the department, including the delegation of duties to other members of staff, supervision and ensuring effective time management

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
BSc in Respiratory Clinical Physiology or equivalent

ARTP Level II Clinical examination

ARTP national assessment and RCCP/AHCS registration

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Experienced in a wide range of respiratory and sleep investigations and procedures with interpretation and technical reporting skills

Knowledge of highly specialised respiratory investigations

Awareness of issues around confidentiality and the handling of clinical information

Experience in the use of PCs and data entry

Proficient a using a range of diagnostic test equipment including recognition and resolution of basic faults, calibration and quality control issues

Experience in equipment evaluation

Experience in stock control and ordering of supplies

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