Trainee Clinical Physiologist
2 months ago
Job summary
The postholder will become competent in the procedures listed under physiological tests, with the appropriate supervision to be postholder will become competent in obtaining accurate and informative results from patients and any other subjects performing the demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow staff tasks and responsibilities Communication The postholder will become competent in supervising and encouraging patients during their time in the department and deal with any queries or problems in a suitable manner. When appropriate, discuss results with patients using discretion, awareness of patient confidentiality and cross any barriers to understanding. To communicate effectively with department colleagues and other members of the trust in all aspects of patient care and respiratory physiology. Patient/Client Care (both direct and indirect) The postholder will become competent in performing the procedures listed under physiological tests, with appropriate supervision. The postholder will become competent in performing all relevant quality control procedures within the department including the performance of personal biological control procedures. The postholder will become competent in maintaining and repairing departmental equipment in conjunction with more senior staff. The postholder will become competent in sterilizing and disinfecting all departmental equipment if and when necessary. To take personal responsibility for compliance with all Trust and Departmental infection control policies and procedures. See Trust policies and Departmental local health and safety rules. To perform general administrative duties including lunch time cover for the departmental secretary / receptionistPhysiological Tests
Spirometry Flow volume loops Lung volume measurements using Nitrogen washout technique Relaxed Vital Capacity Gas transfer measurements Lung volume measurements using body plethysmography Airways resistance measurements using the body plethysmograph Supine Spirometry MIPS & MEPS FENO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide) 6 Minute Walk Test Histamine / PC20 studies Hyperventilation studies Bronchodilation tests Diagnostic Sleep Studies Simple Polysomnography & overnight Pulse Oximetry. Measuring varying parameters Home Titration Studies CPAP Servicing and Set Up Transcutaneous PCO2 Monitoring Actigraphy Studies Fitness to fly/Altitude tests. Any other tests as deemed necessary by the Lead Clinical Physiologists.Policy Development
To implement the trust policies and protocols within the department.Service Development
The postholder will become competent in implementing existing departmental procedures ensuring accurate data is obtained in an environment with the best possible patient care.Resource Management
The postholder will become competent in safe use of complex equipment involving reporting of faults, routine maintenance and monitoring of stock levels.People Management
To aim to complete objectives set during appraisal. Involvement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and attendance at relevant internal/external courses, seminars, lectures etc in which appropriate information can be gained relating to physiological, scientific and medical matters.Information Management
To ensure all patient data is stored in a suitable manner. Person Specification
Experience
Essential
No prior experience is required for this role
Desirable
Experience of lung function tests Experience of sleep services
Knowledge
Essential
Degree in a human physiology subject Graduated for BSc and /or MSC at time of application
Desirable
Clinical Physiology Degree
Skills
Essential
Able to use a computer Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Able to work individually as well as part of a team-
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