Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Respiratory Physiology Service at the University Hospital of North Midlands. The Trust is currently going through a huge development that will result in a centre of excellence for the patients and staff of North Staffordshire & surrounding counties. The Respiratory Medicine provides a comprehensive Respiratory service for the local population as well as being the tertiary referral centre for Wolverhampton, Shropshire, South Manchester & parts of Derbyshire & Cheshire. The service is predominantly outpatient within the dedicated respiratory physiology department at Royal Stoke Hospital. UHNM runs a comprehensive diagnostic & treatment service. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic & reliable individual to join & lead the physiology team based at the Respiratory Physiology, Royal Stoke University Hospital, which extends to the County site. Applicants should ideally have a proven track record of managing a Respiratory Physiology Service, experience as an independent practitioner across the range of routine & specialised investigations and therapeutic interventions with theoretical & practical knowledge of a range of work procedures & practices and educated to MSc level. Main duties of the job The clinical scientist works within the Respiratory Physiology Service in conjunction with the service lead to provide a specialist clinical services for the investigation and treatment of all respiratory and non-respiratory disorders. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6721460 Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital/County Site Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities They provide expert advice to clinicians on diagnostic and treatment support for patients with respiratory and non-respiratory disorders. They also support senior clinicians. managers and contribute to the development of a quality and cost effective service. He/she must be able to support the clinical service lead and advise staff on professional issues and must maintain a clinical input and keep up-to-date with professional issues by performing a range of clinical and scientific activities. Job description Job responsibilities They provide expert advice to clinicians on diagnostic and treatment support for patients with respiratory and non-respiratory disorders. They also support senior clinicians. managers and contribute to the development of a quality and cost effective service. He/she must be able to support the clinical service lead and advise staff on professional issues and must maintain a clinical input and keep up-to-date with professional issues by performing a range of clinical and scientific activities. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential MSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent experience Qualification to be matched to UK ( CASE ) standards, Consortium for the accreditation of sonographer education. Must meet requirements to register with the HCPC or suitable alternative, NMC, RCT, and to register as an associate member of the Society of Radiographers (for sonographer practice) Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to advanced level Desirable Teaching qualification Registration of HCPC Experience Essential Specialist experience/training in areas of respiratory physiology and therapeutics Experience in research and Audit Excellent knowledge of diagnostic investigations & interpretation. Desirable Commissioning experience Budgetary experience Personal Qualities Essential Professional manner Ability to build working and constructive relationships quickly Willing to undertake continued professional development Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential MSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent experience Qualification to be matched to UK ( CASE ) standards, Consortium for the accreditation of sonographer education. Must meet requirements to register with the HCPC or suitable alternative, NMC, RCT, and to register as an associate member of the Society of Radiographers (for sonographer practice) Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to advanced level Desirable Teaching qualification Registration of HCPC Experience Essential Specialist experience/training in areas of respiratory physiology and therapeutics Experience in research and Audit Excellent knowledge of diagnostic investigations & interpretation. Desirable Commissioning experience Budgetary experience Personal Qualities Essential Professional manner Ability to build working and constructive relationships quickly Willing to undertake continued professional development 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital/County Site Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)