Lung Physiologist inNewmarket and Bury St Edmunds inNewmarket and Bury St Edmunds PUBLISHED 28 OCT 2024
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust rVOQEPg8
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We have an exciting opportunity to expand our existing Lung Function Team, and are looking to recruit an experienced Lung Physiologist to support out busy respiratory department, consisting of 8 consultants, and 5 specialist nurses. You will collaborate with clinical colleagues to offer specialist knowledge, empowering patients in their health management.
Previous applicants need not apply
The post-holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive respiratory service. The department provides respiratory testing for both outpatients and inpatients, patients of all ages, from a range of specialities, suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions.
The post-holder must provide a full diagnostic reporting service for all delivered tests.
This service will include the following diagnostic and therapeutic modalities (in accordance with NICE guidelines), although this list is not exhaustive:
Spirometry, lung volumes (all techniques) and gas exchange measures, reversibility testing, oximetry, simple exercise testing, challenge testing, respiratory muscle testing and skin prick allergy testing. Education for and assessment of inhaler technique.
Plan and perform routine maintenance, calibration and quality assurance, and infection control procedures in line with department, professional body and equipment manufacturers recommendations.
The post-holder must be able to work independently to perform these procedures without the need for direct supervision.
The post-holder must actively participate in all ongoing service development, research, clinical trials and equipment evaluation.
Regular teaching and training of trainees, students, medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
About usPlease see attached Job Description for full details of the role and the personal specification.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
We have an exciting opportunity to expand our existing Lung Function Team, and are looking to recruit an experienced Lung Physiologist to support out busy respiratory department, consisting of 8 consultants, and 5 specialist nurses. You will collaborate with clinical colleagues to offer specialist knowledge, empowering patients in their health management.
Previous applicants need not apply
The post-holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive respiratory service. The department provides respiratory testing for both outpatients and inpatients, patients of all ages, from a range of specialities, suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions.
The post-holder must provide a full diagnostic reporting service for all delivered tests.
This service will include the following diagnostic and therapeutic modalities (in accordance with NICE guidelines), although this list is not exhaustive:
Spirometry, lung volumes (all techniques) and gas exchange measures, reversibility testing, oximetry, simple exercise testing, challenge testing, respiratory muscle testing and skin prick allergy testing. Education for and assessment of inhaler technique.
Plan and perform routine maintenance, calibration and quality assurance, and infection control procedures in line with department, professional body and equipment manufacturers recommendations.
The post-holder must be able to work independently to perform these procedures without the need for direct supervision.
The post-holder must actively participate in all ongoing service development, research, clinical trials and equipment evaluation.
Regular teaching and training of trainees, students, medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
About us
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role and the personal specification.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
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