We have an exciting opportunity to expand our existing Lung Function Team and are looking to recruit an experienced Lung Physiologist to support our 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.
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) Gas exchange measures Reversibility testing Oximetry Simple exercise testing Challenge testing Respiratory muscle testing 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 will also be required.
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.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork 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 everyone's 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.
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 years' 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.
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CDC Newmarket and West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds CB87JG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
179-6553501-M-C
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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) Gas exchange measures Reversibility testing Oximetry Simple exercise testing Challenge testing Respiratory muscle testing 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 will also be required.
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.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork 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 everyone's 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.
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 years' 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.
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CDC Newmarket and West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds CB87JG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
179-6553501-M-C
#J-18808-Ljbffr
