Job summary
The Hinckley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will be a brand-new purpose-built two floor health facility situated in the heart of Hinckley. The CDC will operate 7 days a week and will offer an extensive set of diagnostic services including imaging, cardio-respiratory, audiology, phlebotomy and endoscopy to meet the healthcare needs of the local population of Hinckley and its surrounding areas. Join us in our search for passionate and enthusiastic individuals as exciting opportunities and roles await at our new CDC.
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The CDC will offer a multi-professional approach providing the right care in the right place by a skilled and expert team. It will focus on the provision of high volume, low complexity care across a range of specialities, promising increased access to healthcare services improving overall experience, increased staff wellbeing, training and development opportunities.
This is a role for a Trainee Senior Respiratory Physiologist, who has the knowledge and experience to work independently and to support the ongoing training needs of the wider cardio-respiratory team.
They will work as part of a designated clinical team, delivering health care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient, as well as acting as a work-based supervisor and trainer for the newly appointed Trainee Associate Cardio-Respiratory Practitioners.
Band 5/6 dependent on experience
Main duties of the job
We require a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce committed to leading the way in innovative healthcare. We are assembling a highly motivated team of the very best professionals. If you have got the right expertise, passion and personality with ambition to work differently to transform elective care, we welcome your application.
The candidate will be trained in performing and interpreting:
* Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy where indicated.
And be willing if the opportunity allows to perform (and interpret) more complex respiratory/sleep investigations such as:
* Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Tests (CPETS)
* Bronchial challenge tests
* Blood gas analysis
* Sleep studies
* CPAP therapy
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence.
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job responsibilities
* To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function testing areas.
* To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies.
* To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards.
* To promote regular quality assurance (QA).
* To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
* To have an in-depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability.
* To actively develop service standards including implementation of National Service Framework / NICE guidelines.
* To promote evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness utilising local and national standards of practice and guidelines.
* Comply and be aware of all aspects of the Clinical Governance agenda e.g. Risk, audit, evidence-based practice (EBP), patient involvement.
* Facilitate a culture of quality, continuous innovation, improvement and productivity within the specialty.
* To have a sound and current theoretical knowledge base and keep up to date with all current developments associated with the specialty and profession.
* To collaborate with the Team Leaders and Head of Department in identifying opportunities for service development.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent min 2.1.
* MSc in relevant subject.
Desirable
* ARTP Practitioners.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within a Respiratory Physiology department.
* Knowledge and practical experience of routine and complex lung function and sleep investigations.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work with autonomy and calmly under pressure.
* Able to manage time effectively.
* Able to work with and manage team members and able to show initiative when working alone and in teams.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
* Evidence of supervision, teaching and training.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
* Able to interpret lung function reports.
Skills
Essential
* Adaptable.
* Enthusiastic.
* Attention to detail.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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