Senior Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warrington is seeking a dedicated physiologist to join their Cardio-Respiratory Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing respiratory tests, training junior staff, and providing CPAP treatment. Ideal candidates should have a BSc in Healthcare Science and at least two years of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment committed to patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
• Minimum two years practical experience in respiratory physiology.
• Compassion towards patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio-Respiratory Department.
• Participate in the training and supervision of Trainee Clinical Physiologists.
• Work unsupervised as a competent practitioner.

Skills

Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies

CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices

Wide range of respiratory knowledge

Health and Safety awareness

Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry

Education

BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep)

ARTP Spirometry Certificate

Tools

Lorenzo

Airview

Prismacloud

Care Orchestrator

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a motivated, hard-working, professional and passionate physiologist to join our Cardio-Respiratory Department. This is an opportunity to join our friendly team based across the Warrington and Halton Hospital sites. We currently undertake a variety of respiratory studies and want the successful applicant to have the ability to work independently and be competent in all aspects of respiratory tests including full lung function tests, polygraphy and CPAP.

Main duties of the job

• To be competent in all routine investigations in the department including Spirometry +/- reversibility, respiratory muscle strength, full lung function test using nitrogen washout method and/or body box.
• Reviewing and signing off spirometry performed in community clinics and ensuring reports are sent out within deadline targets.
• To undertake fitting and analysis of limited channel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.
• Analyse and produce complex reports on limited channel and respiratory sleep studies to ARTP standards.
• To support the services as they evolve and change for the benefit of our patients.
• Provide CPAP treatment and change prescriptions as required.
• Provide administrative support as required.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Job responsibilities

To work unsupervised as a competent practitioner. To provide the diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio-Respiratory Department for Warrington and Halton Hospitals both on site and within community venues when needed. To participate in the training and supervision of the Trainee Clinical Physiologists and ATO staff.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
• ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards
• Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level
• AHCS Registration/eligibility
• ARTP membership
• BLS certificate
• ILS certificate
• ARTP Part 1
• ARTP Part 2

Experience

• Minimum two years practical experience
• Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

• Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
• CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
• Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
• Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
• Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
• Health and Safety awareness
• Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
• Competent in Performing PFTS
• Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry
• Knowledge of Lorenzo, Airview, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator

Specific Role Requirements

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Take responsibility for accurate work
• Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken
• Need to be adaptable to using new PC software
• Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
• Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
• Compassion towards patients and staff
• Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
• Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
• Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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