Lung Physiologist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to expand our existing Lung Function Team, and are looking to recruit an experienced Lung Physiologist to support out busy respiratory department, consisting of 8 consultants, and 5 specialist nurses. You will collaborate with clinical colleagues to offer specialist knowledge, empowering patients in their health management.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive respiratory service. The department provides respiratory testing for both outpatients and inpatients, patients of all ages, from a range of specialities, suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions.

The post-holder must provide a full diagnostic reporting service for all delivered tests.

This service will include the following diagnostic and therapeutic modalities (in accordance with NICE guidelines), although this list is not exhaustive:

Spirometry, lung volumes (all techniques) and gas exchange measures, reversibility testing, oximetry, simple exercise testing, challenge testing, respiratory muscle testing and skin prick allergy testing. Education for and assessment of inhaler technique.

Plan and perform routine maintenance, calibration and quality assurance, and infection control procedures in line with department, professional body and equipment manufacturers recommendations.

The post-holder must be able to work independently to perform these procedures without the need for direct supervision.

The post-holder must actively participate in all ongoing service development, research, clinical trials and equipment evaluation.

Regular teaching and training of trainees, students, medical staff and other healthcare professionals.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role and the personal specification.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

BSc in Clinical Physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) qualification or equivalent science-related subject. ARTP Part 1 & Part 2 National Assessment/ARTP Practitioner Level Qualification

Desirable

RCCP Registration

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Minimum 4 year's post-qualification experience as Band 5 respiratory physiologist Extensive knowledge of the basic physiology, theory, and practice of more complex investigations Ability to analyse and interpret basic and complex lung function tests Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team Good IT skills Autonomous working

Desirable

Band 6 physiologist experience Change management and service development Experience performing Arterial Blood Gases and/or Capillary Blood Gases.

Skills and abilities

Essential

Precise and methodical approach to work Good time management skills Able to communicate technical information, clearly, and succinctly to maximise patient understanding Teach and mentor other healthcare professionals the principles and practicalities of basic and some advanced lung function assessment

Personal qualities

Essential

Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative Diplomatic and calm under pressure Willingness to learn new skills

Circumstances

Essential

Ability to travel between West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds and the Clinical Diagnostic Centre, Newmarket.

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