Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to independently run all routine lung function and sleep clinics independently, as well as providing support and training to all junior members of the team. This includes supervision of them undertaking professional qualifications.



The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, able to communicate with a range of disciplines, medical and nursing staff. Able to demonstrate good organisational skills able, to multitask and prioritise effectively.



We are looking for an experienced Clinical Physiologist with significant experience, with their ARTP part 1 and 2 qualification or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years post qualification in a lung function and sleep setting.



Within the respiratory physiology team we provide complex testing such as CPET and provision of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support and training will be given in this area but it is expected for the successful candidate to become part of the team delivering these services.



Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential



BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep or equivalent

ARTP/BTS Assessment (Parts I and II) or ARTP Practitioner Exam



Desirable



MSc Respiratory and Sleep Science

HCPC/RCCP registered, or in process of registration



Experience

Essential



Previous experience in working with patients

Practical knowledge of respiratory disorders, and performance and interpretation of routine lung function tests

Practical knowledge of sleep diagnostics

Previous experience in the use of CPAP therapy



Desirable



Exposure to CPET testing

Exposure to NIV (domiciliary and/or acute)



Skills and Abilities

Essential



Performance and interpretation of basic lung function testing

Performance and interpretation of multichannel sleep studies



Communication

Essential



Excellent written and oral communication



Personal and People Development

Essential



Supervision and teaching of junior members of staff in training



Specific Requirements

Essential



Cross site working - willingness to be flexible



Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.



The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.



We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.



An independent practitioner with the ability to perform, interpret and report on a broad range of respiratory, sleep investigations. Work within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice in the delivery of all aspects of our specialist services within the Respiratory Unit. Duties are to be undertaken whilst maintaining a caring and compassionate environment.



To undertake a range of specialised respiratory & Sleep investigations and treatments as listed to aid diagnosis and treatment of referred patients.