The Respiratory and Sleep physiology service has an opportunity to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic individual to the role of Senior Clinical Physiologist (Band 6). The lung function service provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing, on a wide variety of patients with both respiratory and non-respiratory conditions.You will join a busy, friendly, multidisciplinary team including physiologists, clinical scientists, administrators and consultants.
The postholder works on a rotational basis across the Trust sites, between Lung Function and the Sleep Centre, offering candidates the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge whilst maintaining existing skills in Lung Function testing and CPAP clinics.
The postholder will be responsible for performing standard lung function tests, and a range of complex testing including bronchial provocation and field exercise tests. There will also be opportunities for interested candidates to develop an interest in CPET and complex sleep study analysis. Away from clinical testing, we host students from the PTP and STP courses so there will be an opportunity to be involved in training of junior staff.
It is essential for the successful applicant to have had some previous experience in lung function testing, with a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major) or equivalent. It would be preferable if you have obtained the ARTP practitioners examination and are working towards RCCP or HCPC registration.
• To provide Lung Function tests, and Sleep diagnostic and treatment interventions independently, working across the 3 Trust sites.
• The work of the postholder must be reliable, accurate and to a high professional standard.
• The information obtained is used to assign the diagnosis of disease and to identify treatment regimes.
• The postholder is also responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all equipment including therapeutic/diagnostic equipment issued for use in the patients’ home.
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Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Feb 2025