Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

3 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The post holder will have particular knowledge in Respiratory Physiology through formal training to Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) or equivalent science related subject, be registered as PTP Equivalence or working towards this.

Professional examinations required ARTP part 1 or Practitioner Certificates or working towards this.

The post holder will be expected to be conversant with and be able to follow the guidelines for the measurement of respiratory function, recommended by the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the Association of Respiratory Technicians and Physiologists (ARTP); as published in Respiratory Medicine, March 1994 and BMJ 2020.

Main duties of the job

Perform basic lung function/sleep procedures in a variety of clinical settings

Perform more specialised lung function/sleep procedures

Calibrate and quality control equipment required to perform basic lung function procedures

Technical reporting of Lung Function/sleep

Maintain accurate patient information systems

Undertake administration duties posting results, answering telephone queries

Assist with training and supervision of less experienced staff

Support the departments sleep service and the role will require overnight work on our inpatient sleep service

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

General Education and Qualifications

Essential

Undergraduate degree in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or working towards Practitioner Training Programme or registered/working towards PTP Equivalence

Professional Qualifications

Desirable

ARTP professional examinations (part I & part 2 or equivalent experience or Practitioner certificate) or working towards Registered/ be eligible for the RCCP voluntary register

Experience

Essential

Experience working within respiratory physiology completing assessments of competence in respiratory physiology Measurements

Desirable

Experience of working with Paediatrics

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Performs a range of basic and specialised lung function tests without supervision Laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures Good interpersonal skills. Seeks out further development and responsibilities Highly developed skills for use of equipment Ability to interpret basic lung function & sleep tests Good patient communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Desirable

Attention to detail Reliable & Punctual Adept with patient skills Good written and verbal communication skills

Other Factors

Essential

Open to flexible working Ability to work nights shifts (this role will require occasional overnight work to oversee the inpatient sleep studies)
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