A very exciting opportunity for an Experienced Respiratory /Sleep Health Care Scientist to provide comprehensive Diagnostic investigations into both Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Diagnostics and Therapy, joining an engaged and patient-focused team, delivering the highest care in a supportive environment. The role involves supporting the Respiratory Diagnostics Manager in delivery and planning of Service, Training of Junior staff, Audits and research and future progression of the Department.
Main duties of the job
1. Fully competent in performing and reporting of the full range of routine and specialised lung function tests including non-routine and complex procedures such as IOS.
2. Experience in reporting Respiratory Sleep Studies and initiation/titration of CPAP Therapy. Experience in all aspects of CPAP review to include trouble-shooting, compliance, annual reviews.
3. Responsible for departmental competence-based training programmes for all staff levels including liaising with Higher Education Institutions.
4. Responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the Respiratory Diagnostics & Sleep department in Manager's absence.
5. Responsible for the teaching, training and assessing of Staff.
6. Supervision of less experienced staff.
7. Analysis, interpretation and reporting of lung function and specialised investigations.
8. Updates own professional knowledge.
9. Responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the departmental diagnostic and therapeutic service in conjunction with the Respiratory Diagnostics Manager/Operational Manager.
10. Deputises for the Respiratory Diagnostics Manager in their absence.
11. Departmental training lead implementing competence-based training programmes for physiological measurement staff and co-ordinating various training programmes and adherence to National curricula.
Working for our organisation
The Team has recently rapidly expanded, however still strives to provide the highest levels of care to a variety of patients across both sites. We are a very welcoming, supportive and friendly group who strive to live Trust Values and Visions in our work, encouraging development of staff, and recognise individuality and encourage input from all Team members in how to continually improve the service model.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Achieved Grades
* Professional body registration to ARTP /HCSP
* Work Based assessor
* 2 years minimum experience as Band 6/7 Physiologist
Essential and Desirable
* Qualified Health Care Scientist with relevant degree qualifications
* ARTP Accreditation Part 1 and 2
* 2 years plus experience as a Health Care Scientist at Band 6/7
* Work Based Assessor
Clinical Knowledge
* Interpret Diagnostics for Respiratory and Sleep
* Evidence Good Practice
* Evidence of Multi Disciplinary team working
The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.
We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture; if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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