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Job overview

Darent Valley Hospital is an Acute general hospital serving patients from the expanding communities of West Kent.  Our Division is the largest in the Trust and we are looking to expand the Respiratory Services team with this role.

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our busy, expanding Respiratory physiology department. You would be part of the respiratory services team which consists of other Respiratory Specialists practitioners.

 The primary aim of this post is to practice and participate in a range of respiratory diagnostic procedures and to assist the specialist respiratory physiologist in practicing advanced respiratory procedures.

 The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of non-invasive respiratory physiology (full lung function, transfer factor, lung volume (body Box) allergy skin test, sleep study set-up with overnight oximetry and capillary blood gas.

The post Holder should have a science based degree or equivalent in Physiology. The post holder should have ARTP Part 1 (Minimum) and be enrolled on the RCCP register or working towards this. 

Main duties of the job

As part of the development opportunity, the post holder will be required to complete ARTP training within 18 months. Following successful completion of this training, the post holder will progress to a band 6. 

 Once trained, the post holder will be expected 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 work collaboratively with the Senior Respiratory Physiologist, Respiratory Consultants, specialist nurses and practitioners across the speciality and Trust as a whole.

 The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect, placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond.

In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we can offer you professional development in a supportive environment where you can enhance your managerial and clinical skills.

The post holder should be competent and have relevant clinical experience in performing dynamic and relaxed spirometry (including reversibility), gas transfer tests and helium dilution. To have the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritise workload with attention to detail.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Senior Respiratory Physiologist, Respiratory Consultants, specialist nurses and practitioners across the specialty and Trust as a whole.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

 We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

 If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues