About this role
Job summary
**Subject to job matching**
East Cheshire NHS Trust is expanding its Respiratory and Sleep service and is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Physiologist to join our friendly, forward-thinking team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering and developing a comprehensive range of respiratory and sleep diagnostics. Respiratory investigations include spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, bronchodilator reversibility and respiratory muscle assessment, with opportunities to develop advanced testing.
Our established sleep service provides physiologist-led clinics, sleep diagnostics and CPAP therapy for patients with sleep-disordered breathing, alongside face-to-face and remote follow-up and a patient helpline. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and local tertiary centres.
Why join us?
Develop your expertise across respiratory physiology and sleep diagnostics. Access support for further training, education and CPAP competencies. Contribute to the development and expansion of our services. Support the training and development of junior staff, students and medical colleagues. Take an active role in clinical leadership, audit, research and service improvement. Contribute to MDT working and the review of complex patients. Be encouraged to introduce new ideas and ways of working. Hours per week: 30
Main duties of the job
***Please note this post may be closed early if a high number of applications are received***
The successful candidate will be an experienced, adaptable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise their workload effectively.
You will require previous Band 6 experience, a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, voluntary registration with RCCP/AHCS and relevant ARTP respiratory accreditation/competencies. Experience in sleep physiology and CPAP is desirable.
Experienced Band 6 applicants working towards the required competencies may be considered, with support to progress to Band 7 on completion of the relevant departmental competencies and qualifications.
This is a part time post working cross site at Macclesfield District General Hospital and at the new purpose built Community Diagnsotic centre in Congleton. 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Join us and play a key role in developing a high-quality, patient-focused Respiratory and Sleep service across East Cheshire.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, 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. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
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 Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust 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).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
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 ARTP Practitioner level certification RCCP /HCPC registration Evidence of ongoing professional development ILS trained
Desirable
Further leadership or management qualification Mentorship qualification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Ability to undertake respiratory diagnostic tests independently. (Full lung function, Muscle strength testing, 6 minute walk tests, spiromertry and reversibility, challenge testing).Producing an accurate report. Ability to undertake sleep diagnostic testing including downloading and undertaking a basic overview of accuracy and technical quality of data. Ability to analyse and interpret complex respiratory data producing accurate reports Understands the education systems for Cardio-Respiratory Physiologists within the UK Understands the broader role of Cardio-Respiratory Physiology within the NHS 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 High level of hands on skill in respiratory and sleep diagnostic testing Demonstrable skills in a broad range of respiratory and sleep diagnostics High level of analytical skills Employs specialist knowledge and experience Positive approach to problem solving Ability to secure the support of others Motivation to develop modern, quality services Forward and analytical thinking Ability to develop/sustain appropriate professional relationships
Desirable
Knowledge of local and national policy Experience of formal teaching within a multidisciplinary setting
Experience Essential
Experience of delivering education/mentorship to trainees. Significant experience of undertaking and reporting
Further Information Essential
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other Role Requirments Essential
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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 East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)