Role Summary
To work in cooperation with the Lead Respiratory Physiologist and Respiratory Consultants, as part of the team that provides a timely, efficient, high quality, equitable and cost effective Respiratory Physiology Service to Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Work as an autonomous specialist in the field of respiratory physiology undertaking a range of clinical diagnostic procedures in the lung function lab, ward, and outpatient areas. Having completed BSc Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent degree as well as undertaken substantial placements in all routine testing, working to national standards published by BTS and ARTP.
Key Responsibilities
- Help manage the provision of outpatient respiratory polygraphy and provide timely reports, feedback and advice to medics and nursing staff.
- Provide training and support to junior staff including HCAs and Apprentices, and provide demonstrations to medical and nursing students as required.
- Actively involved in service developments and deputise for the Chief Respiratory Physiologists.
- Conduct a wide range of diagnostic respiratory investigations including plethysmography, lung function tests, and sleep apnoea screening.
- Maintaining evidence of continuing professional development and uphold national standards published by BTS and ARTP.
Key Qualifications
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification.
- Successfully completed ARTP Professional exams or equivalent competency exams.
- Registered or actively seeking registration on ACHS.
- Experience in a respiratory department; experience with respiratory polygraphy is advantageous.
Additional Requirements and Benefits
- Experience with sleep apnoea screening and respiratory polygraphy is advantageous.
- There will be training and development opportunities within the Sleep service.
- Applicants who require further training and development, or those who are working towards gaining the qualification required may be considered at a lower grade.
Work Pattern
The successful candidate will be rostered to work initially at Croydon University Hospital site, with rotation to Purley War Memorial Hospital and New Addington diagnostic centres.
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