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Respiratory Physiologist
Band 5
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An opportunity has arisen for a Respiratory Physiologist to work as a member of the Respiratory Physiology Team at Northampton General Hospital. You will be on the ARTP spirometry register and have experience of delivering routine respiratory function testing. It would be an advantage if you have knowledge of more advanced respiratory tests, but training will be given.
You will also support the Sleep Apnoea Diagnostic service and can become involved in supporting the CPAP service.
The service is currently undergoing expansion and involvement in CPEX and NIV will be possible in the future.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To work as a member of the Respiratory Physiology Team. Involvement in all aspects of diagnostic respiratory investigations.
To assist with delivering the sleep apnoea diagnostic service and CPAP service at Northampton General Hospital.
To analyse and present results to the Lead Clinical Respiratory Physiologist for reporting, highlighting any untoward results / incidents.
Provide the Patient Nebuliser Loan Service.
Provide education to medical students, junior doctors and nurse specialists in performing and interpreting basic lung function.
Liaise with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure an effective service is delivered.
Work with the Respiratory Function Laboratory administrator to ensure the administrative aspects of the service are covered at all times.
Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times in line with current policies.
Calibrate, maintain and clean equipment (adhering to infection control policy).
Maintain own continuing professional development.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Provide basic lung function investigations independently. Produce technically satisfactory results in accordance with local health and safety policy. To assist with delivering the sleep apnoea diagnostic service and CPAP service. To analyse and present results to the Lead Clinical Respiratory Physiologist for reporting, highlighting any untoward results / incidents. Provide the Patient Nebuliser Loan Service. Liaise with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure an effective service is delivered. Work with the Lung Function Laboratory administrator to ensure the administrative aspects of the service are covered at all times including. Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times in line with current policies. Calibrate, maintain and clean equipment (adhering to infection control policy). Be fully conversant with departmental computer systems after initial training. Maintain own continuing professional development.
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Manyleb y person
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to perform and interpret spirometry
- Ability to analyse information
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working as a clinical respiratory physiologist
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent level of education, in English, Maths and at least one Science
- To be on the ARTP spirometry register
Meini prawf dymunol
- Educated to A level or equivalent level of education in at least one Science subject
- Have Knowledge of other routine respiratory diagnostic tests
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to prioritise own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
- Ability to pay close attention to detail in verbal, written and electronic communication
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a high quality service
- Ability to work on own initiative
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Possess a willingness to learn
- Look to improve the service
- Ability to be caring, patient, tolerant and use discretion at all times
- Supportive of equality and value diversity
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Dr Jo Montgomery
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Clinical Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01604545386
Rhestr swyddi gyda Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector