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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Leicester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As a trainee you would be trained to be able to competently perform all routine lung function and sleep physiological measurements, as required, without supervision and with a considerable degree of personal responsibility.

The post requires further development of competency in non-routine and complex measurements undertaken by the department.

It is expected that the post-holder will continue to develop skills through continuing education and practical skills to increase level of autonomy and expertise.

Expertly perform a range of procedures in accordance with established policies and professional codes of practice ensuring high standards and optimal results
Lead on specific procedures which carry a recognised clinical risk to test performance.
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.
Advise more junior staff on the procedures when required
Plan and prioritise own duties, clinics and training activities to maximise service benefit.
Participate in education, clinical supervision and management of junior staff members.
Be responsible for discussing any findings of concern with the referring clinician or Lead Physiologist.

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: )

The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.