Respiratory Physiologist - London, United Kingdom - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To play an active role working in this busy prestigious department and be involved in performing, under supervision, a wide range of physiological/clinical tests, including full lung function tests with body plethysmography, cardiopulmonary and specialised exercise tests, provocation tests, hypoxic inhalation tests and many others.

You will also be expected to participate in performing physiological measurements for research projects taking place within the Clinical Research unit where routine and special lung function tests will be performed in this high profile unit.

To perform physiological tests and measurements with the appropriate supervision.

To perform all relevant quality control procedures within the department including the performance of personal biological control procedures.

We are a small team of 16 staff passionate about physiology and effective delivery of services to our patients as well as having a active interest in research and personal professional development relating to scientific careers in the NHS.

Job Summary:

To be able to perform the procedures listed under physiological tests, with the appropriate supervision to be given.

To demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Patient/Client Care (both direct and indirect)
To be able to perform the procedures listed under physiological tests, with appropriate supervision.
To be involved in Research Projects by performing appropriate physiological tests in the Clinical Research Facility and the Lung Function Department, as directed by the Lead Physiologist.
To be involved in the departmental 'extended hours' lung function rota
To perform all relevant quality control procedures within the department including the performance of personal biological control procedures.
To help maintain and repair departmental equipment in conjunction with more senior staff and the Clinical Engineering Department.
To help with specific respiratory tests when required on the hospital wards.
To disinfect and clean all departmental areas and equipment if and when necessary.
To take personal responsibility for compliance with all Trust and Departmental infection control policies and procedures. See Trust policies and Departmental local health and safety rules.
To perform general departmental administrative duties and complete data logs when necessary.

Physiological Tests

Routine Tests

Lung volume measurements using body plethysmography
Airways resistance measurements using the body plethysmograph
Spirometry/ Flow volume loops
Gas transfer measurements
Bronchodilation tests

Specialised tests

Pulmonary compliance by the oesophageal balloon technique
Exercise studies of ventilation and gas exchange
Continuous Laryngoscopy Exercise studies.
Submaximal Anaerobic Threshold Exercise Test.
Blood gas analysis
Oesophageal pH studies.
Oesophageal impedance studies
Methacholine challenge / PC20 studies
Anatomical shunts
Dynamic Compression/Hyperinflation tests
Maximal voluntary ventilation tests
Hypoxic Inhalation Challenge. Both standard test and special test using the body plethysmograph
Cold air challenges
FeNO tests.
Any other tests as deemed necessary by the head of the Lung Function Department

Policy Development

To implement the trust policies and protocols within the department.

Service Development

To implement existing departmental procedures ensuring accurate data is obtained in an environment with the best possible patient care.
To help perform complex audits and research trials within the department.

People Management

To engage in the trust appraisal process and to aim to complete objectives set during appraisal.
Involvement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and attendance at relevant internal/external courses, seminars, lectures etc in which appropriate information can be gained relating to physiological, scientific and medical matter

Communication

To supervise and encourage patients during their time in the department and deal with any queries or problems in a suitable manner. When appropriate, discuss results with patients using discretion, awareness of patient confidentiality and cross any barriers to understanding.
To communicate effectively with department colleagues and other members of the trust in all aspects of patient care and respiratory physiology.

Resource Management

Safe use of complex equipment involving reporting of faults, routine maintenance and monitoring of stock levels.

Information Management

To ensure all patient data is stored in a suitable manner.

General

To ensure all mandatory training courses such as Manual handling, Fire, Adult and Paediatric Resuscitation, Infection Control, Health and Safety are attended on an annual basis and the knowledge gained adhered to.
To be able to perform any other duty as deemed necessary by the departmental Lead Physiologist