Advanced Respiratory Physiologist

Position Overview

Job Title: Advanced Respiratory Physiologist

Weekly Hours:

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata

Application Note: This position may close early due to a high volume of applications.

Work Environment: Join a supportive and engaging workplace where your dedication and expertise can make a significant impact on patient care.

About George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust:

At George Eliot, our mission is to excel in patient care. We are a clinically-led acute service provider committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and responsive health services through a team of inspiring and compassionate professionals who embody our core values:

• Effective Open Communication
• Excellence and safety in all our endeavors
• Challenging yet supportive environment
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local health that inspires confidence

Main Responsibilities:

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Advanced Respiratory Physiologist to enhance our dynamic Cardio-Respiratory department. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting and interpreting a comprehensive range of physiological assessments related to respiratory function, sleep studies, and oesophageal evaluations.
• Providing exceptional patient care to both in-patients and out-patients.
• Collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including medical and nursing staff.
• Demonstrating strong organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and the capacity to prioritize effectively.
• Assuming leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Physiologist.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience as a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist, with extensive knowledge in lung function and sleep diagnostics.
• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Function) or equivalent experience.
• Registered member of the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology.
• Immediate Life Support certification.

Desirable:

• MSc in Respiratory Physiology or equivalent experience supported by specialized training.

Personal Attributes:

Essential:

• Strong organizational skills and effective time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capacity to build positive working relationships.
• Reliability and flexibility in work approach.
• Proven good health record.

Skills and Competencies:

Essential:

• Ability to motivate and encourage patients during various assessments.
• Skill in managing sensitive situations with patients and their families.
• High level of concentration required for interpreting test data accurately.
• Expertise in collaborating with medical colleagues regarding patient referrals and testing appropriateness.

Physical Requirements:

Essential:

• Ability to assist patients with mobility challenges.
• Capability to operate and maneuver medical equipment effectively.
• Physical stamina to perform respiratory maneuvers as part of patient care.

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including an on-site nursery, generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to a variety of professional development opportunities.