About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly and dedicated team at University Hospitals Dorset, working across both Poole and Bournemouth sites.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who has a genuine interest in working with adult patients with respiratory conditions.
To succeed in this role you will need;
BSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent Professional registration To be motivated To be able to work independently as well as part of a team To be keen to learn and expand professional development To be willing to work with patients who have complex medical disorders To be IT literate To have experience of working within a healthcare setting To have experience of working at Band 5 or above in Respiratory Physiology To have experience with supporting Junior colleagues / Students To be flexible within your role For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact Ella Higgins /Rachel Fleming-Locock / Deben Harris on 03000194788
Main duties of the job
To perform a range of routine, complex diagnostic testing including appropriate interpretation when required. Deputise in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Physiologists Provide support and oversee work performed by more junior colleagues. Conduct quality assurance of work performed by more junior staff members. To triage appropriateness of Respiratory and Sleep referrals To conduct and report Sleep diagnostics with involvement in weekly Sleep MDT To actively contribute to interdepartmental teaching/training including mentoring/assessing students and junior staff Be responsible for maintaining departmental stock levels and appropriate ordering
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Please note, this role requires cross site working.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Ability to work autonomously / independently Delivers and assesses training and education to junior staff
Desirable
Experience of performing/interpreting Complex Respiratory diagnostics Experience of reporting/interpreting Complex Sleep diagnostics
Qualifications Essential
BSc Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent Relevant Professional Registration
Desirable
Post-graduate qualifications
Skills Essential
IT literate Ability to work as part of a team Organisational skills Ability to follow established guidelines without supervision
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of post qualification continuing professional development
Personal Attributes Essential
Excellent Communication skills Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions Flexibility and enthusiasm Ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional manner Ability to prioritise own workload in relation to the priorities of the department Uses initiative appropriately in the context of their role
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bournemouth/Poole
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)