Junior Clinical Physiologist

3 weeks ago

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Position Overview

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is a prominent teaching hospital with a capacity of 1200 beds, delivering acute medical services to approximately one million residents in Norfolk and its neighboring regions.

The Respiratory Department is staffed by a dedicated team of 13 full-time consultants, an academic professor, and a nurse consultant. Our department specializes in various areas including sleep medicine, ventilation, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer/pleural medicine, interstitial lung disease, and challenging asthma cases. We maintain robust partnerships with the University of East Anglia's Norwich Medical School and School of Health Sciences, alongside strong collaborative ties with primary care and research initiatives.

Norwich is a charming and historic city nestled in the scenic Norfolk countryside, offering excellent transport links to major cities and proximity to the beautiful North Norfolk coastline.

Key Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity exists for a junior band five Clinical Physiologist within our Respiratory department. We seek a motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our supportive and professional team. The service encompasses a wide array of physiological assessments, including routine lung function evaluations, cardiopulmonary exercise assessments, bronchoprovocation tests, bronchodilator studies, and respiratory muscle strength evaluations.

The ideal candidate will possess a BSc(Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science or a related field, along with relevant work experience and a keen interest in respiratory physiology. Training will be provided to enable the successful applicant to work autonomously and uphold high professional standards while delivering specialized clinical technical services for both straightforward and intricate lung function investigations.

Compensation and Development

Starting salary is set at £24, at 70% pa (Annex 21). The successful candidate will be required to complete the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science within a year, with academic training facilitated by Sheffield Hallam University. Upon successful completion of the diploma and obtaining ARTP professional qualification, the candidate will advance to the Band 5 Clinical Physiologist role.

We strongly encourage continuous professional development, providing opportunities and support for skill enhancement and knowledge growth.

About Our Organization

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, part of a workforce exceeding 10,000 staff members.

The NNUH is among the largest NHS trusts in the UK, delivering exceptional acute care to around one million individuals in Norfolk and surrounding areas. As a teaching and research hospital, we are at the forefront of innovation, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including the Quadram Institute. We collaborate closely with the University of East Anglia, offering teaching opportunities for our staff and placement experiences for their students. Our workforce is diverse, representing 94 countries from around the globe.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and collaborative hospital, working in conjunction with local services and supporting the N&N Hospitals Charity.

We offer a comprehensive range of NHS benefits and discounts, including:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi-Faith prayer room
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
  • Free 24-hour confidential counseling support
  • On-site Nursery
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme, and home electronics

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct both simple and complex lung function assessments, ensuring the production of technically satisfactory measurements that contribute to clinical decision-making for patient management.
  • Safeguard the health and safety of staff and patients by adhering to trust health and safety and infection control protocols.
  • Calibrate equipment and maintain ongoing quality control of measurements, including personal biological control procedures.
  • Ensure the safe operation of expensive and complex equipment.
  • Guide, instruct, and coach patients in complex techniques, emphasizing the importance of full cooperation and maximum effort during lung function assessments.
  • Perform comprehensive lung function tests throughout the day, requiring sustained concentration and the ability to manage interruptions and inquiries from the public and patients while maintaining professionalism.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Sport Science or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in conducting scientific measurements adhering to documented quality standards

Attitude and Aptitude

Essential

  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines using initiative and sound judgment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values: People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence

Skills

Essential

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

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