Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our Lung Function team.

The service is in the process of designing a purpose built department housing the majority of requirement based on one site at Cheltenham general hospital (works due to start in 2024) with an spoke location at Gloucestershire royal hospital for inpatient support.

We are also involved in the development of a Community Diagnostic Centre scheduled to open in early 2024 where Lung function testing will be provided as part of a breathlessness pathway but also sleep diagnostics will be hosted.

The department has new Lung Function testing kit and has a large sleep and ventilation service undertaking diagnostics and treatment and management in a physiology led service.

We are constantly striving to improve the service and are looking for two specialist clinical physiologists to complement the team.

The post-holder will be based at Cheltenham General Hospital but will be expected to work across both GHNHST sites and any CDC's.

Full lung function testing
Respiratory muscle assessment
Earlobe capillary blood gases
Bronchial provocation using Mannitol
Sleep studies

The post holder will be required to support and train staff and students within the hospital and those visiting on clinical placements.

This post offers the opportunity to expand your skills and advance your career in respiratory physiology within a large district general hospital which is pursuing University Hospital status.

Ideally you will be working as a Clinical Physiologist at band 6 or 7 with significant experience working in a Lung Function service.

You should hold a BSc in Respiratory Clinical Physiology, Biological Sciences or an equivalent qualification. The possession of(or working towards) relevant professional qualifications (ARTP Practitioner exam) is essential. You should be RCCP registered or at least be eligible and working towards registration.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.

We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Job Title:
Specialist Clinical Physiologist - Respiratory & Sleep

Division Medicine

Base:
Cheltenham General Hospital

Grade: 6

Reporting to:
Lead Physiologist for Respiratory, Sleep and G.I

Hours 37.5

Overview

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

Our workforce of almost 8,000 staff provide high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas

We have recently been graded as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is testament to our dedication and drive to improve clinical excellence, innovation and quality care.

The service is currently based at both Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal sites but there are plans for the service to move into a purpose built facility located in Cheltenham General hospital sometime this year.

A spoke service will operate in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to support the inpatient caseload.

We are also anticipating expansion into our first Gloucestershire Community Diagnostic Centre later this year and the holder of this post will be involved in the development of that service.

Job summary:

To support the head of department in the development and delivery of a high quality diagnostic lung function service across our sites.

To carry out the full range of respiratory investigations and to play a key role in the development of the specialist diagnostic services, ensuring a high standard of technical work is maintained.

The post holder will be involved in teaching and training.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

Organisational Arrangements:

Responsibilities:

Clinical, Scientific and Technical

To assist the Lead for Respiratory Physiology in setting local technical standards.
To perform a wide range of respiratory function tests listed below:
Spirometry/flow volume loops
Gas transfer measurements
Lung volume measurements using body plethysmography
Bronchodilator tests
Ear lobe capillary blood gas analysis
Bronchial challenge testing using Mannitol
Respiratory muscle testing (MIP, MEP and SNIP) and supine/sitting spirometry
Overnight oximetry
Home polygraphy sleep studies and analysis
Any other tests deemed necessary by the head of the department
To carry out all techniques and work independently as an unsupervised independent practi