Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist

NHS; Barking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Barking is seeking a Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist to join their expanding team. The role involves providing high-quality respiratory investigations, supervising staff, and ensuring effective service delivery. Newly qualified professionals are also welcome to apply, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• In-depth lung function and sleep diagnostic experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality Respiratory investigation service.
• Supervise and support junior staff members.
• Organize and deliver specialist responsibilities.

Skills

Lung Function Testing

Sleep Diagnostics

Supervision

Education

BSc (Hons) Respiratory Physiology

ARTP Accreditation

RCCP Registration

British Sleep Society Membership

Job description

Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals Trust. The Cardio-Respiratory Units are friendly, busy, and rapidly expanding diagnostic units. We offer a wide range of investigations including resting ECGs, 24-hour ECG and BP monitoring, Event Recording, Transthoracic, Transoesophageal, and Stress Echocardiography, Pacemaker follow-up, Full Lung Function Testing, and Sleep diagnostics. We also have a Community Diagnostic Centre at Barking Hospital and the St George's Health and Well-being hub, providing diagnostics in the community setting.

We seek a forward-thinking, enthusiastic individual to join a dedicated team of professionals working to high standards. You should be appropriately qualified, experienced at a senior grade, and capable of independently performing, interpreting, and reporting on lung function tests. Newly qualified Respiratory Physiologists are also welcome to apply. We plan to appoint you as a Band 5 and upgrade to Band 6 upon meeting the necessary competencies.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide a high-quality, appropriate, and effective Respiratory investigation service.
2. Supervise, guide, and support junior staff members.
3. Organize and deliver a designated area of specialist responsibility as allocated by the Lead Respiratory Physiologist.

About us

We are an organization committed to continuous improvement, driven by a desire to deliver excellent care that satisfies our patients. We are no longer in special measures; we have opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH), and our Chief Executive, Matthew Trainer, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

Our main sites are KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We operate two busy emergency departments serving over 330,000 visitors annually. We are advocating for £35m to transform the A&E at Queen's and eliminate corridor care.

Our facilities include the Women's Health Hub in Ilford, the Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch, and Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch. These CDCs operate 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing an additional 88,000 scans annually.

Our staff, over 8,000 from 146 countries, reflect the diversity of the London boroughs we serve. Many staff members work flexibly, and over 400 participate in our Ofsted-accredited apprenticeship programs. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We are also introducing an electronic patient record system to enhance staff efficiency and patient care.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Ensure you review the full specification before applying.

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria outlined in the person specification within their application. All new staff are subject to a probationary period.

Applications are to be submitted online. For queries or assistance, contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, at 01708 435000 ext. 4188. For further details, contact the manager as per the provided contact details.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Respiratory Physiology or equivalent
• ARTP Accreditation and RCCP registration
• British Sleep Society Membership
• Mandatory CPD and continued registration with RCCP

Experience / Knowledge

• In-depth lung function and sleep diagnostic experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required prior to appointment.

Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 per annum, inclusive