About this role
Job summary
An opportunity for a Paediatric Respiratory Physiologits has become available on a one year fixed term contract. The post holder will join the Paediatric Respiratory Department at Royal Brompton Hospital with some cross site working at the Evelina Childrens Hospital . You will be part of the busy and friendly Respiratory Physiology team and Paediatric Respiratory Multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
This exciting role involves being part of the physiology service for paediatric respiratory medicine. The service is responsible for a variety of clinical responsibilities, performing a wide range of respiratory investigations. The successful candidate will work in clinics as well theatres and on the ward. Duties involve performing a range of physiological tests including spirometry, FeNO, impedance studies and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
About us
The post holder will work closely with sleep and respiratory physiologists as well as daily engagement with the wider multi disciplinary team (including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health care assistance and play specialists).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. Main responsibilities include performing respiratory physiology tests, analysing test data and producing reports. The post holder will be expected to explain tests clearly to children in an age appropriate manner to enable them to perform physiological tests, working with the child, family and multidisciplinary team members to obtain accurate results and achieve best possible outcomes.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Btec or equivalent
Desirable
- Registration
- ARTP part 1 and 2 or equivanlent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience with children
- Knowledge of respiratory physiology
Desirable
- Experience of working with children in healthcare environment
- Experience of performing respiratory physiological tests
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate well both orally & in writing
- Able to work under pressure with patients with complex medical conditions
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)