Assistant Paediatric Physiologist

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Department of Child Health at King's College Hospital is located within the Variety Children's Hospital at Denmark Hill and provides a service to children and young people from the local area and wider afield.

This role will be based within the Chest Unit and Paediatric Respiratory Sleep service.

The post holder will work within the Paediatric Respiratory Physiology team to assist with the delivery of a lung function and sleep service, with or without direct supervision from a qualified Physiologist.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of a quality assured lung function testing service. To take responsibility for the set up and return of home sleep monitoring equipment. Assist in the download of sleep studies and preparation of reports. To assist with the delivery of home spirometry.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering 'Sustainable Healthcare for All' via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. A drive to keep our person-centred approach whilst being fully digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, is moving Team King's forward in step with modern times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

LUNG FUNCTION TESTING Performing quality assured spirometry, gas transfer and lung volume measurement on children as wellas FeNO and bronchodilator responses. Performing routine maintenance, calibration and quality control of all laboratory equipment. Preparation of lung function reports under supervision of a qualified INVESTIGATION Cleaning, preparation, and issue of sleep monitoring equipment to patients and ensuring the return ofthe equipment. The preparation of sleep equipment to be sent out via courier and ensuring their return. The cleaning of all equipment that been returned from so that it is fit to be loaned to further patients. Taking equipment to the Medical Equipment Maintenance Department to ensure that it is serviced asrequired. Download of sleep studies and entering of patient details to the study records. Preparation of reports under supervision of a qualified Physiologist.GENERAL DUTIES OF THE POST Answering telephone enquiries, which may involve making appointments, reading results, answeringpatient queries or redirecting calls to the appropriate person(s). Answering the department intercom system, greeting patients on arrival in a pleasant and informativemanner. Making appointments, sending out confirmation letters and information leaflets for lung function tests. Unpacking, storing and replenishing supplies. Undertaking any additional appropriate duties to assist the Physiologists with their workload.GENERAL DUTIES AS POSTHOLDERThe post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of workcolleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinicalgovernance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS FoundationTrust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best careand feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our workRespectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when neededTeam. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to activelycontribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to bedefinitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this descriptionwill be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an '' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for emailcommunication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want tocreate an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomedSafe Guarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by; Attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults Familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns Reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately Person Specification

Education, Training and Experience

Essential

2 Science 'A' levels or equivalent

Desirable

Excellent interpersonal skills that are required to work as part of a team including medical, nursing and technical members Experience of performing quality assured spirometry, gas transfer and lung volume measurements Experience of setting up sleep studies

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