About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to train as a respiratory physiologist at NUH. Applicants will need to have the minimum of a BSc at 2:1 in a healthcare related science, and be employed in a lung function and sleep services department. You must already be competent to perform some of the investigations listed in the job description. During the training period you will be delivering basic respiratory and sleep clinical technical services under supervision as required whilst studying to gain a Diploma level qualification.
Applicants would also be considered on a band 5 Annex 21 pay scale - applicants needs to be very clear in their additional information as to the terms of their application
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a direct patient facing role, performing respiratory and sleep related investigations and procedures. You will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to use tact, persuasion, empathy and diplomacy in order to obtain maximal patient effort throughout the testing procedure. You must be able to work as an effective member of he team, and plan your own work and meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis. There may be an element of cross site working within this role.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description Job responsibilities
To perform a range of basic respiratory diagnostic investigations eg spirometry, lung volume and gas transfer measurements and the collection and analysis of capillary blood gases. You will also be involved in the delivery of the sleep service, with CPAP issue and the ongoing review of CPAP use.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
Minimum BSc 2:1 related to healthcare environment. Practical experience in a range of respiratory and sleep related investigations. Currently employed within a lung function and sleep services department.
Desirable
Any respiratory and sleep related professional qualifications
Experience Essential
Currently performing a range of lung function and sleep related investigations as detailed in the job description.
Communication and Relationship skills Essential
Provides evidence of using highly developed communication skills. Provides evidence of effective team working.
Desirable
Previous experience in presenting data in a formal meeting situation.
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Provides evidence of making decisions and judgements in own work area.
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Provides evidence of meeting agreed workload targets.
Physical skills Essential
Provides evidence of using manual dexterity in own area of work.
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Provides evidence of remaining calm in difficult circumstances.
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.
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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)