Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist to join the team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. This full-time role involves conducting lung function tests and sleep studies, maintaining equipment, and training junior staff. Candidates should have a BSc in Healthcare Science and prior experience in lung function testing. Join a dynamic team committed to high-quality care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in lung function testing is essential.
• Experience in sleep physiology is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology service.
• Undertake lung function investigations and sleep study investigations.
• Perform analysis and reporting of sleep studies.

Skills

Lung function testing

Sleep physiology

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting new 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 5 Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, working 36 hours per week (0.96 WTE). You will join a busy, friendly multidisciplinary team. The post holder will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performing analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards.
• Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.
• Training and supporting junior staff, and participating in teaching and research activities within the department.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in lung function testing is essential; experience in sleep physiology is preferred.
• A good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent is essential.
• Energy and enthusiasm; commitment to providing a high quality service.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and excellent attention to detail.

About the Trust and Diversity

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a diverse workforce and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. UHBW is dedicated to investing in and caring for all staff and supporting health and wellbeing, career development, and training.

• We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce representing the local population at all levels.
• The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Eligibility and How to Apply

Please contact Kate Kilpin ([e-mail]) or Rosalind Pring ([e-mail]) Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists for more information or to arrange an informal discussion or visit to find out more about the role and department.