Specialised Respiratory Physiologist - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to join our expanding Paediatric Respiratory Physiology service.

The successful applicant would be expected to be proficient in a number of respiratory and sleep physiology investigations, with the ability to provide accurate and detailed reports for the clinical team.

Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy where indicated

Assess airways hyper-reactivity and respiratory tract inflammation

Simulate and assess patients' oxygen requirements during a flight and advise the patient and clinician their results and requirements.

To perform research based investigations complying with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Interpret and perform complex sleep investigations, for clinicians on the patient's condition and advise appropriate therapy

To be able to initiate, review and adjust treatment for patients with sleep-related disorders on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.

We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do

They are:

We focus on what matters most
We treat others how we would like to be treated
We are passionate and creative in our work
We do what we say we are going to do
We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: )

To lead on procedures which carry a recognised clinical risk.

To competently and safely perform the tests with the authority not to proceed if findings suggest the test is inappropriate or likely to be detrimental to the patient.

To be able to support and advise junior staff members on testing procedures when required.

To plan and prioritise own duties, clinics and training activities to maximise service benefit.

To exercise a responsibility for personal and departmental day to day organisation and delivery of a quality assured respiratory function service.

To participate with clinical supervision and training.

To be responsible for discussing any findings of concern with the referring clinician.

To ensure the correct procedure is followed where aseptic techniques are utilised.

To clean equipment post procedure, to a high standard, in order to minimise infection risk.

To have a detailed understanding of Health and Safety procedures to ensure own, staff under supervision and patient safety / wellbeing.

To demonstrate effective communication with all levels of staff and patients (internal and external to the hospital) in order to maintain an efficient service.

To accurately log all activity performed, in order to provide accurate statistics to be used in the future planning and organisation of the Clinical Physiology Services.

To carry out simple administrative duties deemed necessary to the post in order to maintain an efficient service.

To understand the need for and to maintain continuing professional development formalised through the appraisal process.

To attend departmental meetings to keep abreast of current issues affecting the department and to actively contribute relevant information

Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times.