About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated and enthusiastic and who is interested in developing their career in Sleep and Ventilation. This is an exciting role within our dynamic and well-respected Sleep and Ventilation service that will provide the successful candidate with a wonderful opportunity to develop skills with further training in the management of patients with sleep related respiratory conditions by carrying out diagnostic tests and initiating respiratory support treatment. Based at the Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, you will play an active role in this busy and prestigious department, working between both the Medical and Surgical wards and will be given relevant training in setting up patients on sleep studies. After a period of relevant training and supervision you will be involved with initiating patients onto CPAP therapy and will participate in the follow-up and ongoing review of these patients via face to face and virtual platforms.
Note that this role is not exclusive to physiologists. Allied Health Professionals and registered nurses with a suitable background are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
To be able to, with training, perform and analyse respiratory sleep studies including home sleep apnoea tests (NOX), transcutaneous CO2 monitoring, oximetry, respiratory polygraphy and actigraphy, as well as virtual set up of sleep study equipment when required. Further training in Polysomnography, MSLT and MWT tests can be provided following completion of respiratory based diagnostic test competencies.
After a period of training, to be able to independently set up and carry out any calibration, testing and system checks necessary in relation to diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in adherence to relevant departmental standard operating procedures (SOP).
To be able to, with training, participate in the sleep CPAP to include virtual telemonitoring services and face to face appointments for initiation, troubleshooting and follow up appointments including a drop-in clinic, with appropriate reporting of the appointment (such as compliance reports, mask fitting and humidification). This will be across a variety of CPAP brands, models and modes. Further training on NIV and participation in NIV clinics can be provided following completion of CPAP competencies.
To be able to, with training, perform and interpret blood gas (capillary) results, spirometry and SNIP tests as part of the NIV clinics with the consultants.
About us
The successful candidate will be required to work closely with all the consultants, nurses, physiotherapists and other clinical physiologists in the department including members of the multi-disciplinary team. It is essential that you are self-motivated and have good communication skills.
Job description Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work performed as an employee of the sleep & ventilation service at all times.
To undertake all clinical duties or responsibilities deemed necessary, with appropriate education and training by Senior staff.
To download and store patient data from all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To actively participate in the sleep and ventilation roster to include 08:00-16:00, 08:30-16:30, 09:00-17:00, 11:00-19:00, 13:00-21:30 and Weekend shifts.
To participate in MDT meetings to discuss patients therapy and diagnostic studies, as well as communicating and supporting other trust staff with use of our equipment and interpretation of results. This extends to liaising with external clinicians and companies as and when needed under the direction of a manager.
To help with training of new staff in the department, assist in their inductions, as well as training to external NHS staff as and when needed.
To aid in service development projects and their implementation, as well as implementing trust and local agreed policies.
To support any equipment troubleshooting including returns to the manufacturer, or Baywater engineering company.
To abide by the departmental protocols and standard operating procedures (such as SOPs, competencies and guidelines) and to update these under the direction of managerial staff.
To maintain self and departmental development with CPD and appropriate training as agreed with managerial staff during annual appraisals.
To be able to handle direct patient care in domiciliary and acute settings, with appropriate respect, dignity and privacy.
To understand and maintain excellent standards of infection control with regard to personal space and for all equipment used within the department.
To be aware of personal limitations and seek advice from Line Manager or other appropriate Senior staff member when necessary.
To be able to escalate and concerns or problems relating to standards of patient care or conduct appropriately to the management team including chief physiologists, band 8a lead for sleep and ventilation and consultants as and when needed.
To complete all mandatory training as defined by the trust.
To have effective communication skills so as to work as part of a wider team to ensure smooth and effective running of the service.
To participate in a weekly stock check and report to managers for ordering.
To deputise for the senior physiologists in their absence.
To be actively involved in departmental research projects as and when required.
To perform general administrative, IT and housekeeping duties as and when required.
Person Specification
Sleep and Ventilation Experience Essential
Experience within a sleep and respiratory department
Desirable
Respiratory Scoring Sleep study hook-up CPAP experience NIV experience Clinical experience within the NHS Other NHS experience
People and Communication Skills Essential
Experience in a public facing role Teamworking Working independently
Desirable
Evidence of group working Evidence of teaching or mentoring Presentations
IT and Computer Skills Essential
Demonstratable use of Microsoft Office Evidence of documentation ability Use of specialist clinical software
Desirable
Hospital Database Use Evidence of Documenting Patient Information
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sleep and Ventilation Department, Level 2.
Dovehouse Street/Fulham Road
London
SW3 6JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)