About this role
Job summary
The respiratory physiology service has an opportunity to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic individual to the role of Senior Clinical Physiologist. We are an IQIPS accredited service providing 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. Lung function services are spread across 4 sites and undertake a range of standard and complex testing. The sleep service at Charing Cross hospital hosts a busy CPAP service. There will also be opportunities for interested candidates to develop an interest in CPET, oxygen assessments 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 teaching, training and supervision of junior staff. As part of our UKAS accreditation we work with a strong QI mindset and there is an opportunity to participate in service audits.It is essential for the successful applicant to have had previous experience in lung function, and a 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 AHCS equivalence.
Main duties of the job
Lead, educate and encourage patients in required test techniques, explaining the need for full co-operation and maximum effort in performing Lung Function tests by demonstrating the same physical effort and enthusiasm. Assist in the efficient performance and administration of the Lung Function service and efforts to improve these. Assist departmental administrator to make patient appointments with minimal delay, whilst also scheduling and prioritising work. Ensure correct usage, safety and appropriate maintenance of equipment ensuring compliance with health and safety, trust clinical governance and risk management. Support the development, implementation and testing of new diagnosticprocedures within the department. Assume full responsibility for running the laboratory in the absence of thePrincipal Clinical Physiologist.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
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. .
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Essential
BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent Able to progress to HCPC/RCCP registration
Desirable
CPD by attendance at internal and external lectures, seminars and courses
Experience Essential
Relevant practical experience
Desirable
Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures within respiratory physiology
Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential
Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling Attention to detail throughout patient testing Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding. Ability to communicate effectively to hostile or highly emotional patients Use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy and reassurance skills Judgement skills using complex facts and situations with regards to patients
Desirable
Experience of analysing respiratory and full polysomnography sleep studies Previous experience of capillary +/- arterial blood gas sampling Previous experience of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
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.
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Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Trust Wide
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)