band 4 Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health service provider in Bristol is seeking a motivated Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist. The role involves supporting high-quality service delivery, performing lung function tests, and facilitating sleep studies. Candidates should have a BSc in a relevant subject and strong communication skills. Join a multidisciplinary team working towards excellent care for children with respiratory needs.

Benefits

Training support

Health and wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in respiratory or sleep physiology investigations is beneficial.
• Must be highly motivated with effective communication skills.
• Understanding of lung function testing required.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient service in Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine.
• Conduct lung function investigations for inpatients and outpatients.
• Facilitate sleep study investigations and maintain equipment.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

BSc in a relevant subject

Job description

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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We are looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm who are committed to providing a high quality service. Previous experience in respiratory or sleep physiology investigations would be beneficial, however full training will be provided. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will have effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a busy and varied workload.

• The post holder will be responsible for supporting an efficient and high quality service in Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit.
• Supporting the provision of the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology service for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
• Undertaking a range of lung function investigations on inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
• Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured.
• Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.
• Training in basic analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards, the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

We would very much welcome informal discussions or a visit to enable you to find out more about the role and department. Please contact Kate Kilpin ([email protected]) or Rosalind Pring ([email protected]) Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists for more information.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic band 4 Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, working 30 hours per week (0.8 WTE).

You will join a friendly multidisciplinary team and will be expected to be part of the night shift rota, overseeing patients attending for sleep studies.

The post holder will help to deliver the provision of respiratory physiology testing within the Children’s Hospital alongside the Lead Physiologists and Associate Physiologists, as well as providing a high quality sleep study service.

It is essential that the successful applicant has an awareness of lung function testing, as well as a good science background preferably with a BSc in a relevant subject.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are also required.

Paediatric respiratory medicine at the Children’s Hospital provides a tertiary service for children across the South West, including those with cystic fibrosis, asthma, neuromuscular disease, and those on long term ventilation.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ’Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting