Respiratory Physiologist - GibraltarinGibraltarinGibraltarPUBLISHED MON 10 MAR 2025
Depending on experience Salary ranges from £29,608 - £35,781
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BRONCHODILATOR RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
Gibraltar Health AuthorityryrhObGX
Opportunity to work in a beautiful British Overseas Territory with a unique cultural blend.
Active participation in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and professional development.
Responsibility for important clinical tasks, fostering a sense of autonomy and leadership.
Variety of clinical procedures including lung function tests, sleep studies, and CPAP/BIPAP therapy, ensuring diverse daily work.
Involvement in training and mentoring junior staff, contributing to professional growth and the development of future physiologists.
Engagement in a critical role with direct impact on patient care and quality of life for individuals with respiratory conditions.
Ability to contribute to the efficient running of the technical service, supporting operational excellence and service improvement.
Join Our Team as a Respiratory Physiologist in Beautiful Gibraltar!
Are you a dedicated health professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients? The Gibraltar Health Authority is seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Physiologist to be part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to deliver high-quality care, performing diagnostic lung function tests and setting up vital therapies for patients, all while enjoying the stunning backdrop of Gibraltar.
We’re particularly interested in those who thrive in supportive environments and are eager to guide junior staff. You’ll play a vital role in assessing patient needs and managing care, ensuring that every individual receives the attention they deserve. If you’re passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others and are ready to take on any challenge, we want to hear from you! This is not just a job; it’s a chance to join a team that values your expertise and commitment to the community. Apply today and help us provide exceptional care in a beautiful location!
Opportunity to work in a beautiful British Overseas Territory with a unique cultural blend.
Active participation in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and professional development.
Responsibility for important clinical tasks, fostering a sense of autonomy and leadership.
Variety of clinical procedures including lung function tests, sleep studies, and CPAP/BIPAP therapy, ensuring diverse daily work.
Involvement in training and mentoring junior staff, contributing to professional growth and the development of future physiologists.
Engagement in a critical role with direct impact on patient care and quality of life for individuals with respiratory conditions.
Ability to contribute to the efficient running of the technical service, supporting operational excellence and service improvement.
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2and the Equality Act (2, or similar, may not apply.
The Respiratory Physiologist will have responsibility for actively participating as part of the multidisciplinary team within Respiratory Medicine in order to provide a seamless service to patients.
They will be expected to be able to work unsupervised in all areas and be responsible for the day to day running of any area in which they are working.
They will be responsible for junior staff.
- Participate in the delivery of a specialist clinical service and deliver a high standard of care to all patients.
- To competently perform a range of routine diagnostic lung function tests
- To set-up sleep studies/analysing and the reporting of sleep studies.
- To competently initiate patients on CPAP therapy, follow-up and review patients.
- To competently assess patients for BIPAP therapy, to initiate and follow up and review patients.
- To review and prioritise inpatient requests for respiratory investigations including lung function tests, sleep studies and CPAP/BIPAP set-ups.
- To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.
- To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to senior staff members.
- To be responsible for 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.
- To be responsible for stock control and procurement of stock/ equipment.
- The successful candidate will also fulfil any other duties as directed by the Medical Director of the Gibraltar Health Authority.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by GHA Management.
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- To competently perform a full range of basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric patients including spirometry, gas diffusion tests, static lung volumes, respiratory muscle tests, FeNO and bronchodilator reversibility on in-patients and out-patients.
- To competently initiate patients on CPAP/BIPAP therapy, follow-up and review patients.
- To assess patients need for oxygen therapy, to order and set up oxygen including ambulatory and home oxygen and keep comprehensive records.
- To produce detailed reports and write letters to General Practitioners/ Hospital Medical staff clearly documenting the results of assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans and progress. Update patient notes and electronic systems as necessary.
- To teach junior staff.
- To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary
- To participate in the training of other disciplines
- To liaise with ward and/or medical staff and ensure availability when required in order to perform in-patient testing.
- To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
- To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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