Trainee Senior Respiratory Physiologist

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Job overview

The Hinckley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will be a brand-new purpose-built two floor health facility situated in the heart of Hinckley. The CDC will operate 7 days a week and will offer an extensive set of diagnostic services including imaging, cardio-respiratory, audiology, phlebotomy and endoscopy to meet the healthcare needs of the local population of Hinckley and its surrounding areas. Join us in our search for passionate and enthusiastic individuals as exciting opportunities and roles await at our new CDC

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The CDC will offer a multi - professional approach providing the right care in right place by a skilled and expert team.

It will focus on the provision of high volume, low complexity care across a range of specialities , promising increased access to healthcare services improving overall experience, increased staff wellbeing, training and development opportunities.

This is a role for a Trainee Senior Respiratory Physiologist, who has the knowledge and experience to work independently and to support the ongoing training needs of the wider cardio-respiratory team

They will work as part of a designated clinical team, delivering health care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient, as well as acting as a work-based supervisor and trainer for the newly appointed Trainee Associate Cardio-Respiratory Practitioners

Band 5/6 dependent of experience

Main duties of the job

We require a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce committed to leading the way in innovative healthcare. We are assembling a highly motivated team of the very best professionals. If you have got the right expertise, passion and personality with ambition to work differently to transform elective care we welcome your application.

The candidate will be trained in performing and interpreting;

• Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy where indicated

And be willing if the opportunity allows to perform (and interpret) more complex respiratory/sleep investigations such as;

• Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Tests (CPETS)
• Bronchial challenge tests
• Blood gas analysis
• Sleep studies
• CPAP therapy

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function testing areas.
• To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies.
• To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards.
• To promote regular quality assurance (QA).
• To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability.
• To actively develop service standards including implementation of National Service Framework / NICE guidelines
• To promote evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness utilising local and national standards of practice and guideline
• Comply and be aware of all aspects of the Clinical Governance agenda e.g. Risk, audit, evidence based practice (EBP), patient involvement.
• Facilitate a culture of quality, continuous innovation, improvement and productivity within the specialty
• To have a sound and current theoretical knowledge base and keep up to date with all current developments associated with the specialty and profession.
• To collaborate with the Team Leaders and Head of Department in identifying opportunities for service development.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent min 2.1
• MSc in relevant subject

Desirable criteria

• ARTP Practitioners

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within a Respiratory Physiology department.
• Knowledge and practical experience of routine and complex lung function and sleep investigations.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with autonomy and calmly under pressure.
• Able to manage time effectively.
• Able to work with and manage team members and able to show initiative when working alone and in teams.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of supervision, teaching and training

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to interpret lung function reports.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Adaptable.
• Enthusiastic.
• Attention to detail

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Trainee Senior Respiratory Physiologist JD (PDF, 619.3KB)
• Trainee Senior Respiratory Physiologist PS (PDF, 405.7KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)