To provide a high quality and effective respiratory lung function service that provides robust technical reports and interpretation.
Responsible for the monitoring and performance of calibration and quality control procedures for all equipment.
Responsible for working within a clinical governance framework in delivery of care.
1. To be responsible for the daily operation of the lung function laboratory in accordance with clinical governance and waiting time requirements. This includes accurately recording all activity in a timely fashion, and ensuring that results are uploaded onto the electronic patient record.
2. To perform and interpret the following respiratory investigations in accordance with ARTP/BTS guidelines.
Ø Spirometry and flow volume loops
Ø Reversibility studies
Ø Measurement of static lung volumes (via helium dilution and body plethysmography)
Ø Single breath gas transfer
Ø Field exercise tests
Ø Hypoxic challenge tests
Ø Respiratory muscle assessments–SNIP, MIP, MEP
Ø Capillary blood gas measurements
Ø Overnight oximetry
Ø Fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurements
3. To keep up to date with best practice in lung function testing and update protocols and SOPs as required.
4. The department comprises of two band 7 senior physiologists who are based at the Conquest Hospital and at Eastbourne DGH respectively supported by dedicated administration staff. We are currently in the process of recruiting a junior respiratory physiologist (Band 5). The post holder would be jointly responsible for their supervision, working together with our Senior Physiologists.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024
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