Position Overview
Join our dedicated team at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist. This is a fantastic opportunity for both Band 7 and experienced Band 6 professionals to become integral members of our lung function unit at Castle Hill Hospital and our Community Diagnostic Hub. We are seeking candidates eager to contribute to a busy unit providing essential diagnostic services to patients from Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North, and North East Lincolnshire.
Job Title: Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £43,742 to £50,056 per year
Application Deadline: 15 August 2024
Key Responsibilities
As a Respiratory Physiologist, you will:
- Diagnostic Testing: Perform and interpret a variety of diagnostic tests including flow volume loops (spirometry), gas transfer, lung volumes (nitrogen washout/body plethysmography), reversibility studies, and more.
- Sleep and CPAP Services: Conduct overnight oximetry, limited polysomnography, CPAP initiation, follow-up, and provide technical support.
- Clinical Collaboration: Work closely with respiratory nurse specialists and consultants to ensure accurate diagnostic reporting and patient care.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment, ensuring high standards of performance for both in-hospital and domiciliary use.
- Patient Interaction: Facilitate communication and support for patients regarding their diagnostic processes and results.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Education: ARTP qualification and a degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
- Registration: Must be registered with ACHP/RCCP.
- Experience: At least three years in lung function, CPAP, and sleep diagnostics with proven skills in test performance and interpretation.
Desirable:
- Professional Development: Progress towards further ARTP qualifications and experience with ARTP reporting courses.
- Skills: Involvement in developing departmental SOPs and adaptations.
About Us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as part of the Humber Health Partnership, is one of the largest acute and community healthcare providers in the NHS. Serving over 1.65 million people, we operate five major hospital sites and employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our collaboration with Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and the Hull York Medical School enables us to lead in research areas such as biomedical sciences, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, and oncology.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative workforce, ensuring excellent patient care and professional growth for our employees.
Additional Information
- Visa Sponsorship: We welcome applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, assessed alongside all other applicants.
- Criminal Record Check: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Professional Registration: Current UK professional registration is necessary.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by [15 August 2024]. For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For information on Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
