associate Respiratory Physiologist

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust in east London is seeking an enthusiastic associate Respiratory Physiologist with an interest in cardio-pulmonary exercise testing. You will support the lung function service across the Trust, including CPET and spirometry, at the CDC and cross-site clinics.

The role involves 12-hour shifts across 7 days and cross-site cover. Training and development opportunities are available to enhance cardiorespiratory diagnostics and patient care.

Qualifications

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology.
• Good clinical practice certificate.
• Recognised ARTP courses.
• Registered with, or working towards registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or registration with the HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic respiratory tests for community-based patients.
• Support the delivery of an integrated and patient-centered service.
• Contribute to development and implementation of innovative diagnostic pathways with the wider respiratory team.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal/written comms

Organise workload

Prioritise workload

Work under pressure

MS Word/Excel

Professional issues

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology or Exercise Sciences

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic associate Respiratory Physiologist with an interest in cardio-pulmonary exercise testing.You will support this busy, quality driven team to effectively support the lung function service as a whole. The Respiratory Physiology team is responsible for the adult lung function and sleep investigations across three sites across the Trust. This involves routine lung function and outpatient sleep study provision. We also provide more advanced specialist testing including CPET. A range of specialist consultant clinics are offered at the CDC which we provide diagnostics for The post holder will be primarily based at the CDC with some cross site cover. They will take an active role in delivering the GP access spirometry service. They will also conduct a range of respiratory diagnostics. Oportunities for training and development will also be available. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Lung Function department at the CDC (Community Diagnostic Centre). The role will also provide cross site working for lung function within other Trust sites.There will be an opportunity to train in cardiorespiratory diagnostics, including ECG analysis. The service will run 12 hours a day across 7 days, therefore the successful candidate may be required to work 12 hour shifts. Responsibilities will include performing diagnostic respiratory tests for community-based patients, supporting the delivery of an integrated and patient-centered service, and contributing to the development and implementation of innovative diagnostic pathways in partnership with the wider respiratory team. This includes ensuring smooth operation and high standards of care within the CDC, maintaining equipment, and assisting with quality assurance processes. This post offers the opportunity to work within a modern, forward-thinking service and contribute to the ongoing development of diagnostic services within the CDC framework at Barts Health NHS Trust., The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.

Qualifications

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology

Desirable

• Good clinical practice certificate.
• Recognised ARTP courses.
• Registered with, or working towards registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or registration with the HCPC.

Experience Essential

• Experience conducting spirometry testing
• Experience of working with patients/customers/clients
• Experience in Health and Well-being setting

Desirable

• Experience conducting ECG testing.

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of a Millennium (patient appointment system) or similar system

Skills Essential

• Ability to work in and contribute in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to cope with a heavy workload
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
• Knowledge of current professional issues

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology

Desirable

• Good clinical practice certificate.
• Recognised ARTP courses.
• Registered with, or working towards registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or registration with the HCPC.

Experience Essential

• Experience conducting spirometry testing
• Experience of working with patients/customers/clients
• Experience in Health and Well-being setting

Desirable

• Experience conducting ECG testing.

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of a Millennium (patient appointment system) or similar system

Skills Essential

• Ability to work in and contribute in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to cope with a heavy workload
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
• Knowledge of current professional issues

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.