About this role
Job summary
We're looking to appoint a Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiologists, on a permanent basis to provide a high quality, patient focused, efficient Respiratory service within the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust. In addition to supporting the acute sites, the Cardiorespiratory Department will be provding some services at the CDC, Hollinswood House, Stafford Park. This post will assist in supporting all three sites and requires working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently as a professional.
The successful applicant should posses a BSc in Clinical Physiology/Science or equivalent with sufficiant post qualification experience working at Band 6 Senior Physiologist level, in a range of respiratory physiology services to include Full PFT, CPET and LTOT. HCPC registration is desired.
Main duties of the job
The role of The Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist is to provide a high quality, patient focused, efficient Respiratory service within the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust Work in conjunction with the department manager and other staff to ensure the service needs are met Performance of the full range of routine and more specialised Respiratory diagnostic tests Responsible for the monitoring and performance of calibration and quality control procedures for all equipment Supervision of less experienced staff Teaching and training of students, trainees and Trust staff Updates own professional knowledge Participation in research and development activities in Respiratory Medicine
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
The Cardio-respiratory Department has a base at both acute sites, and provides some service provision at Hollinswood House, our local Community Diagnostic Centre. We are a looking for a dynamic, professional and self-motivated Respiratory Physiologist to join our multidisciplinary team which functions as one team over the 3 different sites. This also includes supporting the service provision from the , Hollinswood House, which was opened in June 2024.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience and skills Essential
Significant experience working at Band 6 Senior Physiologist Performs a range of basic and highly specialised procedures Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Evidence of Leadership skills
Qualifications Essential
Appropriate Clinical Physiology qualification or equivalent ARTP Part I and II and/or equivalent experience Registration on HCPC/AHCS register
Desirable
Training/assessor qualification
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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Apley Castle, Telford
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)