About this role
Job summary The post has the following principal areas of responsibility;
Undertakes routine and specialised lung function testing.
Performs calibration and quality control procedures on all laboratory equipment.
Undertakes clinical supervision and training for less experienced staff
Updates own professional knowledge
Participates in departmental research
Able to work unsupervised
Main duties of the job
The post has the following principal areas of responsibility;
Undertakes routine and specialised lung function testing.
Performs calibration and quality control procedures on all laboratory equipment.
Undertakes clinical supervision and training for less experienced staff
Updates own professional knowledge
Participates in departmental research
Able to work unsupervised
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Results and deliverables:
Competently perform a full range of basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients. Competently analyse basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric patients. Review and prioritise web ice requests lung function tests. Effectively, promptly and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary. Participate in training for on-going professional development. Assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate. Responsible for identifying equipment faults and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to the lead specialist clinical physiologist. Assist in the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures. Aware of economical use of supplies. Remain up-to-date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice. Participate in the in-house training and technical competency log within the department. Ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. Administrative Responsibilities Ensure that all data entered onto any databases are performed in a timely and accurate manner and that statistical records and audits are produced when required. Management and Leadership Responsibilities Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered and agreed protocols and policies adhered to. Assist senior staff in ensuring the effective operation of the department on a day-to-day basis. Clinical supervision of respiratory physiologist staff that are less skilled. Professional responsibilities: Conduct self in a professional manner at all times. Demonstrate good morale with open communication between all levels of staff and disciplines. Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents. Education and development responsibilities: Possess or gain accreditation with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Work in accordance to standards set by the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP) and the RCCP. Familiar with the use of computerised systems integral to the running of the department. Actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the lead specialist clinical physiologist. Ensure that own mandatory training is up-to-date. Attend and contribute to departmental teaching sessions in Respiratory Medicine. Support and deliver spirometry training courses
Research and Audit Responsibilities Assist the Lead Physiologist with strategic direction to an ongoing and successful research program. Assist in ensuring accreditation compliance for Respiratory Physiology Services Managing Resources Responsibilities Ensure all equipment used is maintained in a good, clean and safe order at all times and report any loss or defect to the lead specialist clinical physiologist, Ensure the safe and proper use of expensive diagnostic equipment. Education and Training Support with the development of the Respiratory and Sleep physiology apprentices
Support local training of junior colleagues
Responsible for ensuring own development needs are identified and mandatory training compliance is maintained
The job description is not exhaustive. The job description and duties may be subject to future review as the needs of the service change.
General Requirements: 1. Communications and Working Relations The post-holder must treat colleagues in a manner that conveys respect for the abilities of each other and a willingness to work as a team.
2. Policies and Procedures The post-holder must treat colleagues in a manner that conveys respect for the abilities of each other and a willingness to work as a team
3. Health and Safety The post-holder must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon themselves under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), subsequent legislation and Trust Policies; to maintain safe working practice and safe working environments for themselves, colleagues, and service users. 4. No Smoking All Health Service premises are considered as non-smoking zones; the post-holder must familiarise themselves with the Groups Smokefree Policy (G35).
5. Confidentiality All personnel working for, on behalf of or within the NHS are bound by a legal duty of confidentiality (Common Law Duty of Confidentiality). The post-holder must not disclose either during or after the termination of their contract, any information of a confidential nature relating to the Group, its staff, its patients or third party, which may have been obtained in the course of their employment.
6. Equal Opportunities The Trust believes that equality of opportunity and diversity is vital to its success and an essential prerequisite to the achievement of its goals in delivering seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all, which is appropriate and responsive to meeting the diverse needs of individuals. In working towards achieving our goals, it is important that staff and users of our service are treated equitably, with dignity and respect, and are involved and considered in every aspect of practice and changes affecting their employment or health care within the Group.
7. Infection Control The post-holder will ensure that (s)he follows the Trusts hospital infection prevention and control (HIC) policies and procedures to protect patients, staff, and visitors from healthcare-associated infections. He or she will ensure that (s)he performs the correct hand hygiene procedures (as described in HIC 14), when carrying out clinical duties. He or she will use aseptic technique and personal protective equipment in accordance with Trust policies. All staff must challenge non-compliance with infection, prevention, and control policies immediately and feedback through the appropriate line managers if required. 8. Safeguarding Children and Adults The Trust takes its statutory responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults very seriously. The Board of Directors expects all staff will identify with their manager during the SDR process their own responsibilities appropriate to their role in line with statute and guidance. This will include accessing safeguarding training and may include seeking advice, support and supervision from the trust safeguarding children or safeguarding adult teams. Where individuals and managers are unclear of those responsibilities they are expected to seek advice from the safeguarding teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oUndergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) qualification or Completion of apprenticeship program Level 6. or equivalent experience (and willing to complete L6 course) oBasic Life Support (BLS) oARTP Spirometry Certificate. oARTP overnight oximetry certificate
Desirable
oRelevant scientific degree/qualification (new starter), recognised by RCCP/AHCS**. oPTP Equivalence oArterial blood gas sampling
Interview Essential
work experience
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).
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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Tees Hospitals
Hardwick Road
Stockton on tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)