Children's Exercise Physiologist
3 weeks ago
Position Overview
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Children's Exercise Physiologist (Band 5) to join the esteemed Paediatric Respiratory Department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our dynamic and supportive Respiratory Physiology and Physiotherapy teams.
This rewarding position entails collaborating with a specialized team to conduct Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Tests (CPETs) on young patients. The service encompasses a diverse array of clinical duties, executing various respiratory assessments. The chosen individual will operate within our physiology laboratory, as well as in outpatient clinics and on the paediatric ward, contributing to the development and implementation of treatment and exercise regimens tailored for the children under our care. In addition to CPETs, the role includes performing other physiological evaluations such as spirometry and exhaled nitric oxide assessments. While prior experience in these procedures is preferred, comprehensive training will be provided to the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities associated with this role include:
- Conducting physiological assessments including CPETs, spirometry, and exhaled nitric oxide measurements, ensuring the accuracy of results.
- Clearly explaining procedures to children and their families to ensure understanding.
- Implementing treatment and exercise plans effectively.
- Performing complex assessments and patient care tasks within the hospital setting, which may occasionally extend to community settings, such as collecting cough swabs or sputum samples, overseeing daily patient exercise, and conducting rehabilitation sessions.
About Our Organization
This position represents a collaborative effort between the physiology and physiotherapy teams. The successful candidate will also engage with a broader multidisciplinary team, which includes nurses, physicians, play specialists, administrative personnel, and healthcare assistants.
Job Duties
- Exhibiting care and respect for both patients and colleagues.
- Actively participating as a vital member of the Paediatric Physiotherapy, Paediatric Physiology, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of a patient-centered service in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Being part of a specialized team conducting physiological evaluations on children.
- Performing physiological tests with appropriate training and supervision, ensuring the acquisition of accurate and informative results.
- Executing clinical tasks, such as supervising individual exercise programs and rehabilitation sessions, as delegated by qualified staff, requiring a broad range of technical skills and excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Conducting subjective and objective exercise assessments for patients, both in-person and virtually, and presenting these evaluations at multidisciplinary meetings, maintaining close communication with the team regarding patient status.
- Independently carrying out clinical assessments, including monitoring oxygen saturation, heart rate, and respiratory rate, and interpreting these metrics to ensure the safety of exercising patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc, Btec, or equivalent qualification in a scientific discipline.
Desirable
- Registration with RCCP or equivalent ARTP part 1 and 2, or a comparable qualification in exercise physiology.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working with children.
- Understanding of respiratory and exercise physiology.
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare environment working with children.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
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