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- Respiratory
- Gradd
- Band 6/7
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- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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- 408-23-1302-C
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- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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- Wirral University Teaching hospital
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- £35,392 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
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- 11/07/2024 23:59
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Chief Senior Respiratory Clinical Physiologist
Band 6/7
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:
UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Chief Respiratory Physiologist to join our busy, expanding and evolving service. Post-holder will be expected to provide highly advanced specialist respiratory and sleep diagnostic investigations.
Applicants should have extensive experience in Respiratory Physiology and possess a BSc Hons in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification in Physiological Measurement. Ideally applicants should also have MSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent experience gained from clinical practice. Applicants should be registered with RCCP or HCPC. Experience in CPET testing is essential. Teaching/supervisory qualifications are desirable.
This vacancy is suitable for:
- Newly qualified Band 6 senior respiratory physiologists
- Experienced Band 6 senior respiratory physiologists
- Highly specialised Band 7 respiratory physiologists
Salary will depend on relevant experience and qualifications.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To be directly responsible for all measurements made for the following investigations, and be fully competent to perform unsupervised the following:
Lung function diagnostics
- Spirometry
- Assessment of bronchodilator response
- Dynamic lung volumes, maximal flow volume loops
- Static lung volume measurement by Helium dilution method and N2 washout
- CO diffusing capacity measurement using the single breath method
- Static lung volume measurement by body plethysmography
- Measurements of airways resistance, conductance and specific conductance using body plethysmography
Highly specialist procedures/investigations:
- Hyper-reactivity (using mannitol)
- Respiratory exercise tests (cardiorespiratory/exercise induced asthma)
Sleep and non-invasive ventilation services: To be directly responsible for all measurements made for the following investigations, and be fully competent to perform unsupervised the following:
- Overnight oximetry (issue of oximeters for home and ward overnight sleep studies)
- Download, analysis and printout of overnight oximetry studies
- Initiation and reporting of limited multi-channel sleep studies.
Specialist procedures and investigations:
- Analysis of CPAP titration studies, determination and prescription of CPAP pressures (including explanation of results and pressure requirements to patient and carers).
- Issue of home CPAP machines and responsibility for any problems/queries from the patient regarding CPAP interface or equipment
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached Job Description for further information
about the Chief Senior Respiratory Clinical Physiologist position available at WUTH.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc. Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Science)
- Registered with or working towards RCCP or HCPC registration
- Experience within a NHS respiratory setting
- Registered with or working towards RCCP registration
Meini prawf dymunol
- ARTP parts 1 and 2
- ARTP practitioner exam
Other Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- The post holder will rotate throughout the department. There will be the requirement to travel to CGH clinics at times either by Car or Trust transport.
Knowledge and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Post graduate experience within a clinical respiratory setting
- Must have good knowledge and understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of a wide range of respiratory testing
- Good communication skills
- Able to communicate with all levels of staff/patients/Stakeholders etc
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to priorities workload
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrate a positive working attitude towards patients
- Ongoing commitment to CPD
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of WUTH Vision and values
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Ashvina Nawoor
- Teitl y swydd
- Respiratory and Sleep Service Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07472475252
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