Job summary
Employer heading
Specialist Respiratory Physiologist
Band 5/6
Job overview
We are recruiting a band 5/6 Respiratory physiologist to support the respiratory team in the community diagnostic hub at West One and at Salford Royal. Cardiorespiratory Investigations is a forward looking department made up of a multidisciplinary team. We are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. As an Specialist Practitioner in respiratory, the successful candidate will be competent in performing Advanced Respiratory investigations, support sleep investigations and Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy service.
Cardiorespiratory Investigations is a forward-looking department made up of a multidisciplinary team. We are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. As a Specialist Practitioner in respiratory, the successful candidate will be competent in performing Advanced Respiratory investigations, support sleep investigations and Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy service. The department provides a broad range of respiratory physiological measurements including full PFT’s, Exercise testing , Cardiopulmonary exercise test, hypoxic challenge, ear lobe blood gas.
Investigations are delivered from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the Community Diagnostic hub at West One.
Main duties of the job
You will be competent in Advanced lung function. Further training can be offered to support the sleep, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy investigations. The ability to work flexible hours during the week will be beneficial. The grade offered wil be dependant on the learning requirements.
You will provide teaching and training for medical and physiology staff in respiratory Investigations.
You will be expected to liaise with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals (across primary and secondary care) to provide and improve respiratory services.
Continuous professional development is encouraged and you will have opportunities to develop further your skills and knowledge. This will include:
• Support to attend relevant professional courses
• Opportunities to gain additional experience and build on new skills.
In addition to appropriate experience, the successful candidate must possess a Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent qualification (see person spec.) and be registered with RCCP (or be working towards registration
Working for our organisation
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person specification
Qualifiactions
Essential criteria
- BSc in relevant science
Desirable criteria
- Masters in relevant science degress
- ARTP
Skills
Essential criteria
- Worked in Respiratory Physiology
Desirable criteria
- Independantly perform Advanced lung function
- Experience of sleep diagnostics
- Experience of exercise field tests
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gill Taberner
- Job title
- Principle Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 4751
- Additional information
Jade Bailey. Lead Respiratory Physiologist. [email protected]. Tel 0161 206 4334
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