Highly Specialist Respiratory/Sleep Physiologist

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is expanding its Respiratory and Sleep service and is seeking a motivated Band 7 Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Physiologist to join our team.

The role involves delivering and developing a wide range of respiratory and sleep diagnostics, with opportunities to advance advanced testing and CPAP related care. This cross-site post is 30 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• RCCP/HCPC registration.
• IlS trained and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education/mentorship to trainees.
• Undertake respiratory and sleep diagnostics and produce reports.
• Develop and expand services and participate in audits.
• Support MDT working and progression of competencies.

Skills

Respiratory testing

Sleep diagnostics

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education training

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology

RCCP / HCPC registration

Tools

Spirometry equipment

Sleep testing equipment

Job description

Highly Specialist Respiratory/Sleep Physiologist

East Cheshire NHS Trust is expanding its Respiratory and Sleep service and is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Physiologist to join our friendly, forward-thinking team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering and developing a comprehensive range of respiratory and sleep diagnostics. Respiratory investigations include spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, bronchodilator reversibility and respiratory muscle assessment, with opportunities to develop advanced testing.

Our established sleep service provides physiologist-led clinics, sleep diagnostics and CPAP therapy for patients with sleep-disordered breathing, alongside face-to-face and remote follow-up and a patient helpline. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and local tertiary centres.

• Develop your expertise across respiratory physiology and sleep diagnostics.
• Access support for further training, education and CPAP competencies.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of our services.
• Support the training and development of junior staff, students and medical colleagues.
• Take an active role in clinical leadership, audit, research and service improvement.
• Contribute to MDT working and the review of complex patients.
• Be encouraged to introduce new ideas and ways of working.

Main duties of the job

***Please note this post may be closed early if a high number of applications are received***

The successful candidate will be an experienced, adaptable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise their workload effectively.

You will require previous Band 6 experience, a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, voluntary registration with RCCP/AHCS and relevant ARTP respiratory accreditation/competencies. Experience in sleep physiology and CPAP is desirable.

Experienced Band 6 applicants working towards the required competencies may be considered, with support to progress to Band 7 on completion of the relevant departmental competencies and qualifications.

This is a part time post working cross site at Macclesfield District General Hospital and at the new purpose built Community Diagnsotic centre in Congleton. 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Join us and play a key role in developing a high-quality, patient-focused Respiratory and Sleep service across East Cheshire.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Clinical physiology
• RCCP /HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ILS trained

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to undertake respiratory diagnostic tests independently. (Full lung function, Muscle strength testing, 6 minute walk tests, spiromertry and reversibility, challenge testing).Producing an accurate report.
• Ability to undertake sleep diagnostic testing including downloading and undertaking a basic overview of accuracy and technical quality of data.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex respiratory data producing accurate reports
• Understands the education systems for Cardio-Respiratory Physiologists within the UK
• Understands the broader role of Cardio-Respiratory Physiology within the NHS
• formulate clinical reports
• IT user skills in clinical data manipulation
• Good organisation/management skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Flexible adaptable style working
• High level of hands on skill in respiratory and sleep diagnostic testing
• Demonstrable skills in a broad range of respiratory and sleep diagnostics
• High level of analytical skills
• Employs specialist knowledge and experience
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Ability to secure the support of others
• Motivation to develop modern, quality services
• Forward and analytical thinking
• Ability to develop/sustain appropriate professional relationships
• Knowledge of local and national policy
• Experience of formal teaching within a multidisciplinary setting

Experience

• Experience of delivering education/mentorship to trainees.
• Significant experience of undertaking and reporting

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearpro rata (Subject to job matching)