Respiratory Physiologist/healthcare Science

7 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

To participate in the following activities Clinical Clinical Responsibility To plan, undertake and perform simple and some specialist diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP guidelines. Such investigations could include: spirometry, peak flow rates, flow/volume loops gas transfer static lung volumes reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators field exercise tests overnight oximetry Capillary blood gas performance and analysis exhaled and nasal nitric oxide exhaled carbon monoxide bronchial provocation tests with Mannitol respiratory muscle strength assessment forced oscillation/IOS To assist with specialist and complex diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP guidelines. Such investigations could include: Skin allergy tests Exercise challenge tests Hypoxic challenges testing Bronchial Provocation tests with Methacholine Production of basic reports Communicate interpretation to referring medical team and other healthcare professionals where appropriate. As a minimum be trained in Basic Life Support Service Development & Improvement 1.

**Ensure continual service development and improvement**: a. through maintaining up to date knowledge of specialist area. b. obtaining membership and securing roles within the national professional body and/or international societies.

c. be regulated via a voluntary/mandatory register of practitioners, e.g. RCCP, AHCS. 2.

Ensure equipment used in lung function assessments is functioning correctly by performing several calibration and validation techniques including mechanical verification and biological control procedures for quality assurance and quality control. 3. Ensure any faulty equipment is reported to senior colleagues and corrective maintenance is undertaken. 4.

Ensure that all consumable items required to maintain an efficiently running service are kept stocked and communicate to senior colleagues when ordering of such items are required. 5. Maintenance of Continual Professional Development. Communication Communication & Relationships 1.

Communicate basic interpretation of results to appropriate senior healthcare professionals, e.g. senior physiologists, consultants, nurses. 4. Liaise with appropriate healthcare staff to ensure excellent patient care is achieved.

Research & Development 1. Contributes to departmental research where appropriate, examples include: a. Performing investigations for commercial research. b.

Undertaking in-house audit. c. Presentation of outcomes of audit/non-commercial/academic research at national and/or international meetings as appropriate Policy Ensure compliance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures. Professional Complete mandatory training at the frequency outlined by the Trust Complete all necessary professional training to ensure clinical practice is up to date Working Conditions / Effort Physical Effort - Frequent requirement to assist patient movement according to manual handling training/updates.
- Frequent requirement to move or carry equipment to patient bedside to perform inpatient investigations. - Very occasional sudden effort required to react to medical emergency within the working environment. Mental Effort - Ability to frequently maintain prolonged concentration during investigations or academic writing. Emotional Effort - Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances for example when dealing with patients who have been diagnosed with a life limiting condition or discussing outcomes of competency assessments with students/trainees.

Working Conditions - Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, including exposure to body odours, varying temperatures and body fluids, throughout the working day. - Frequent/continuous use of Visual Display Unit equipment for varying time periods. - Occasional exposure to verbal and/or physical aggression by patients, relatives and staff.

  • Respiratory Physiologist/healthcare Science

    7 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

    A full-time post for a suitably qualified enthusiastic physiologist to join our team of physiologists in the Respiratory Physiology Department in the Brunel Building. This forms part of the North Bristol Lung Centre at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. The ideal applicant will have a BSc Heathcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep) or equivalent qualification and...

  • Respiratory Physiologist

    7 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom InHealth Group Full time

    **Hours**: 37.5hrs per week. Monday - Sunday as per local rota, varying shift pattern. Location: Bristol and Weston 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...

  • Senior Sleep Physiologist

    7 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A full-time substantive role, has arisen for a suitably qualified enthusiastic person to join our team of physiologists in the Sleep Unit within the Respiratory Medicine Department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The ideal applicant will have a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification and have successfully completed ARTP Parts I & II or...

  • Respiratory Physiologist

    8 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A fantastic opportunity to join the Respiratory Physiology department has arisen here at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. This role will support the Respiratory team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in performing a range of lung function testing to aid in the diagnosis and management of patients managing a variety of lung...

  • Associate Sleep Physiologist

    8 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Bristol Sleep Unit is a thriving outpatient facility for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory sleep disorders, delivering a range of sleep tests, including overnight studies and therapy sessions. The Sleep Unit forms part of the Respiratory Medicine Department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The postholder may occasionally need to be work from a...

  • Assistant Respiratory Physiologist

    7 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A fantastic opportunity to join the Respiratory Physiology department has arisen. This role will support the Respiratory team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in caring for a managing a variety of lung conditions, by assessing the lung function of our patients. - Participates in the provision of Respiratory Physiology services at Bristol Royal Infirmary,...

  • Healthcare Science Assistant

    8 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking for a new challenge in health care, or someone looking to expand their skills. You will assist with providing a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations on patients in our busy department at Bristol Heart Institute. These procedures include Electrocardiograms (ECG), fitting and removing ECG...

  • Healthcare Science Assistant

    8 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking for a new challenge in health care, or someone looking to expand their skills. You will assist with providing a range of cardiac investigations on patients in our busy department at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. These procedures include Electrocardiograms (ECG), fitting and removing ECG...

  • Respiratory Medicine Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Job Description:A challenging opportunity has arisen for a skilled Locum Consultant to join the Respiratory Medicine team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal treatment plans are implemented. With...

  • Highly Specialist Sleep Physiologist

    7 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post-holder will be a member of the Sleep team within the Sleep-Breathing Disorders Unit at Bristol Royal Infirmary. The unit covers a wide geographical area and provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in line with NICE NG202. We undertake a range of diagnostic tests including oximetry, respiratory polygraphy, polysomnography ± MSLT/MWT and...

  • Respiratory Drug Development Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Planet Pharma Full time

    Join Planet Pharma as a Respiratory Drug Development Specialist and contribute to pioneering innovations in respiratory drug delivery! As a critical member of our team, you will spearhead in-lab formulation development, analyze complex data sets, and stay ahead of industry trends in biopharmaceutics and formulation science.About the Opportunity:We're looking...

  • Respiratory Medicine Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Company OverviewMedacs, a leading healthcare agency, offers unparalleled opportunities for medical professionals to excel in their careers. With a strong presence in the UK market, we supply 95% of all NHS trusts and Health boards across the country.SalaryThe estimated salary for this locum Consultant position is £100-£125 per hour (PAYE), with the...

  • Bank Cath Lab Ep Cardiac Physiologist

    6 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Ltd Full time

    _**Bank EP Cardiac Physiologist | Private Hospital | Competitive Salary | Flexible working | Bristol**_ - Spire Bristol Hospital are going through a period of growth and as a result, we are looking for an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cath Lab team and support on a bank/temporary basis. You will be joining us at a very exciting time as we...

  • Senior Cardiac Physiologist

    2 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Senior Cardiac PhysiologistWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Cardiac Physiologist to work in Bristol on a full-time basis.The salary for this permanent position is £47,000 - £52,000 per annum.About the Role:This challenging and rewarding role involves performing and reporting adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms in accordance...

  • Respiratory Clinical Lead

    7 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom Sirona care & health CIC Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Respiratory Clinical Lead to join the Community Respiratory Team. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced clinician with a respiratory interest to join our existing multi-disciplinary team to deliver both planned and unplanned care. This role is open to Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists,...

  • Respiratory Service Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Respiratory Service Specialist to join our team in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire.In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert clinical assessments, advice, and treatment to individuals with chronic respiratory disease in the community setting.You will also work closely with colleagues to...

  • SPR in Respiratory Medicine

    1 month ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Clinical Team Lead in Respiratory Medicine at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. As a member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible...

  • Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

    5 months ago

    Bristol, United Kingdom Medacs Healthcare Full time

    Client Name: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT Role: Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE) Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday Location: Bristol Royal Infirmary Benefits: We supply 95% of all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency) Free Revalidation &...

  • Nurse in Respiratory Research

    1 month ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

    Are you a skilled and motivated nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience of working in clinical research or extended roles? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!We are seeking an experienced research nurse to join our Respiratory research team at North Bristol NHS Trust. The successful candidate will have a significant...

  • Healthcare Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Healthcare Professional to join our Community Respiratory Service team in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire.As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering expert clinical assessments, advice, and treatment to individuals with chronic respiratory disease in the community...