East Cheshire NHS trust are opening a purpose-built Community Diagnostic centre at the Congleton War Memorial Hospital site. We are developing and expanding our Cardio-respiratory department to support a wide range of diagnostic services and we are seeking a highly motivated respiratory and sleep physiologist to join our dynamic team. You will work on rotation at both the Congleton and Macclesfield sites to ensure you maintain competency in all areas and gain exposure to specialist testing, MDT and review sessions.
The department offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive Cardiac and Respiratory investigations including Spirometry, full PFT's, Bronchial Challenge test, Mouth Pressures, Limited channel sleep studies and Oximetry analysis. This exciting post will provide you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in both Respiratory and Sleep.
You will possess extensive experience of respiratory diagnostic testing and a sound understanding of Respiratory and sleep diagnostic and therapeutic pathways including sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnoea. You will need to be an innovative individual able to work autonomously whilst promoting a positive and supportive learning environment for team members and students. You will also possess excellent communication and effective leadership skills.
Join us and support our vision of delivering a high-quality diagnostic service.
Hours per week: 22.5
Main duties of the job
This will include working in conjunction with the department manager, Respiratory and sleep consultants to ensure the service needs are met and that patients receive high quality diagnostic investigations and therapy.
Why join us?
1. Opportunities for personal development and networking with other local trusts.
2. Funded training opportunities tailored to your individual learning needs.
3. Our dynamic management team are supportive to new ideas and innovation.
4. Our senior staff are all training for trainers qualified and support in house and placement students from local universities.
5. Opportunities to participate in audit and MDT meetings.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc clinical Physiology or equivalent
* ARTP (Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology) part 1 and part 2
* RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* ILS (Immediate Life Support) trained
* Assessor qualification
* MSc or equivalent
* Registered with RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists), AHCS (Academy for Healthcare Science) or BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists)
* Training for trainers
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
* At least 4 years post qualification specialist theoretical knowledge and clinical practice within Respiratory Physiology and sleep services
* Knowledge and experience of delivering therapeutic CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and sleep clinics
* Ability to undertake complex diagnostic tests independently specifically within Respiratory Physiology
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex data producing accurate reports
* Experience of appraisal and delivering education/mentorship to trainees
* Understands the education systems for Cardio-Respiratory Physiologists within the UK
* Understands the broader role of Cardio-Respiratory Physiology within the NHS
Desirable
* Knowledge of local and national policy
* Experience in managing a team/group of staff
* Experience of formal teaching within a multidisciplinary setting
* Evidence of involvement in research and audit
* Willing to undertake further study
Leadership Qualities / Skills
Essential
* High level of hands on skill in Respiratory and sleep physiology
* Demonstrable skills in a broad range of respiratory diagnostics
* High level of analytical skills
* Employs highly specialist knowledge and experience to formulate clinical reports
* IT user skills in clinical data manipulation
* Good organisation/management skills
* Good communication and listening skills
* Flexible adaptable style working
* Facilitative working style
* Positive approach to problem solving
* Ability to secure the support of others
* Motivation to develop modern, quality services
* Forward and analytical thinking
* Credible with colleagues - internal and external
* Ability to lead and develop individuals and teams
* Ability to develop/sustain appropriate professional relationships/networks to influence care systems
Desirable
* Experience in working with other agencies/network
* Change management
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Strong professional identity
* Excellent communicator
* Team player
* Supportive of colleagues
* Objective and consistent in approach
* Self motivated
* Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
* Role Model
* Reliable
Desirable
* Negotiation skills
* Mentorship skills
Other role requirements
Essential
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
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