Trainee Respiratory PhysiologistinLeicesterinLeicesterPUBLISHED THU 28 NOV 2024

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic Trainee Respiratory Physiologist to join our busy department.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified respiratory physiologist, (or willing to undertake the training and qualifications). You must be proficient in undertaking a range of comprehensive diagnostic respiratory physiology procedures including spirometry, lung function testing and reversibility studies.

This post will be either a band 4/band 5 depending on qualifications.

Appropriate training will be provided in more specialised and complex procedures such Sleep analysis and Long term Ventilation.

The successful candidate will need excellent communication and organisational skills with the drive and motivation to improve patient care. You should be able to motivate and develop others and enjoy working autonomously and as part of a team.

You should ideally hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent (or working towards) with experience of within a respiratory physiology department. Ideally the successful candidate would have already passed or are working towards the ARTP Practitioners qualification and ideally be on the RCCP voluntary register.

We require a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce committed to leading the way in innovative healthcare. We are assembling a highly motivated team of the very best professionals. If you have got the right expertise, passion and personality with ambition to work differently to transform elective care we welcome your application.

The candidate will be trained in performing and interpreting;

• Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy where indicated

And be willing if the opportunity allows to perform (and interpret) more complex respiratory/sleep investigations such as;

• Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Tests (CPETS)
• Bronchial challenge tests
• Blood gas analysis
• Sleep studies
• CPAP therapy

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• To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function testing areas.

• To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies.

• To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards.

• To promote regular quality assurance (QA).

• To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.

• To have an in-depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability.

• To actively develop service standards including implementation of National Service Framework / NICE guidelines

• To promote evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness utilising local and national standards of practice and guideline

• Comply and be aware of all aspects of the Clinical Governance agenda e.g. Risk, audit, evidence based practice (EBP), patient involvement.

• Facilitate a culture of quality, continuous innovation, improvement and productivity within the specialty

• To have a sound and current theoretical knowledge base and keep up to date with all current developments associated with the specialty and profession.

• To collaborate with the Team Leaders and Head of Department in identifying opportunities for service development.