Sleep and Niv Physiologist - London, United Kingdom - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Note that this role is not exclusive to physiologists. Allied Health Professionals and registered nurses with a suitable background are encouraged to apply.
To be able to, with training, perform and analyse respiratory sleep studies including home sleep apnoea tests (NOX), transcutaneous CO2 monitoring, oximetry, respiratory polygraphy and actigraphy, as well as virtual set up of sleep study equipment when required.
After a period of training, to be able to independently set up and carry out any calibration, testing and system checks necessary in relation to diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in adherence to relevant departmental standard operating procedures (SOP).
To be able to, with training, participate in the sleep CPAP to include virtual telemonitoring services and face to face appointments for initiation, troubleshooting and follow up appointments including a drop-in clinic, with appropriate reporting of the appointment (such as compliance reports, mask fitting and humidification).
To be able to, with training, perform and interpret blood gas (capillary) results, spirometry and SNIP tests as part of the NIV clinics with the consultants.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work performed as an employee of the sleep & ventilation service at all times.
To download and store patient data from all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To actively participate in the sleep and ventilation roster to include 08:00-16:00, 08:30-16:30, 09:00-17:00, 11:00-19:00, 13:00-21:30 and Weekend shifts.
To participate in MDT meetings to discuss patients' therapy and diagnostic studies, as well as communicating and supporting other trust staff with use of our equipment and interpretation of results.
To help with training of new staff in the department, assist in their inductions, as well as training to external NHS staff as and when needed.
To support any equipment troubleshooting including returns to the manufacturer, or Baywater engineering company.
To abide by the departmental protocols and standard operating procedures (such as SOP's, competencies and guidelines) and to update these under the direction of managerial staff.
To be able to handle direct patient care in domiciliary and acute settings, with appropriate respect, dignity and privacy.
To understand and maintain excellent standards of infection control with regard to personal space and for all equipment used within the department.
To be aware of personal limitations and seek advice from Line Manager or other appropriate Senior staff member when necessary.
To be able to escalate and concerns or problems relating to standards of patient care or conduct appropriately to the management team including chief physiologists, band 8a lead for sleep and ventilation and consultants as and when needed.
To have effective communication skills so as to work as part of a wider team to ensure smooth and effective running of the service.
To deputise for the senior physiologists in their absence.
To be actively involved in departmental research projects as and when required.
To perform general administrative, IT and housekeeping duties as and when required.
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