Chief Respiratory Physiologist - Peterborough

The Methodist Church in Britain; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to lead the Respiratory Investigations team. The role includes performing and reporting respiratory tests, line management, and staff training, with rotation across Peterborough City Hospital and other sites.

The post requires HCPC registration (or application) and AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist, plus five years of advanced lung function experience since graduation.

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 6) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science or equivalent.
• HCPC registration, or an application for it, is needed.
• AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist.

Responsibilities

• Manage the respiratory investigations team in line with Trust policy, covering performance, behaviour, sickness and training.
• Perform and independently report on respiratory investigations, interpreting detailed clinical and technical data.
• Assess, prioritise and plan examinations and diagnostic testing with the Head of Respiratory Investigations.
• Supervise and support staff training in the department and on student clinical placements.
• Give guidance and advice to clinicians and patients, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team.
• Deputise for the Head of Respiratory Investigations on occasion.
• Maintain AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist.
• Work on rotation across Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, Doddington Community Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced lung function testing

Communication

IT skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerP

Team management

Education

Degree (Level 6) in Clinical Physiology

Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

This post sits in the Respiratory Investigations team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, based at Peterborough City Hospital with rotation across several other sites. The role centres on performing and reporting respiratory tests, alongside line management and training of the team. The post holder also deputises for the Head of Respiratory Investigations and must keep AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist. HCPC registration, or an application for it, is needed, along with five years' advanced lung function experience since graduation.

What the job involves

• Manage the respiratory investigations team in line with Trust policy, covering performance, behaviour, sickness and training
• Perform and independently report on respiratory investigations, interpreting detailed clinical and technical data
• Assess, prioritise and plan examinations and diagnostic testing with the Head of Respiratory Investigations
• Supervise and support staff training in the department and on student clinical placements
• Give guidance and advice to clinicians and patients, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team
• Deputise for the Head of Respiratory Investigations on occasion
• Maintain AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist
• Work on rotation across Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, Doddington Community Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital
• Carry out any other duties as may be required, staying flexible and adaptable to Trust changes

What's required

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 6) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration, or an application for it
• AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist

Experience

• Practical experience of advanced lung function testing, five years after graduation
• Evidence of leadership

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Deep understanding of lung function physiology and its application
• Excellent verbal and written communication with healthcare professionals and service users
• Advanced specialist, communication and interpersonal skills
• Prioritising and organising workload independently and efficiently
• IT skills, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Other

• Motivating and inspiring others
• Working autonomously and as part of a team

Nice to have

• Experience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting