Senior Respiratory Physiologist

The candidate will be proficient in performing and interpreting all respiratory investigations performed within the department.

These include;

Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy

Assess airways hyper-reactivity and respiratory tract inflammation

Supervise, perform and interpret medically unsupervised Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Tests (CPETs), on both congenital cardiac and respiratory patients with assessment of exercise-induced airways obstruction if indicated

Simulate and assess patients' oxygen requirements during a flight and advise the patient and clinician their results and requirements.

Interpret and perform complex sleep investigations, for clinicians on the patient's condition and advise appropriate therapy

To be able to initiate, review and adjust treatment for patients with sleep-related disorders for both Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

They will be able to perform blood gas analysis to assess for patients respiratory status and titration of oxygen or NIV requirements.

Involved with maintaining clinical standards, evidence based practice within the speciality.

Assist with clinical supervision and training of technical staff and other professionals, across disciplines.

Undertake an active role in developing and promoting Physiology within the specialty.

Be actively involved in the training and development of staff within the Physiology Team.

To participate in the development of the specialist services.

To assist with implementation and dissemination policies and promote changes to working practice.

Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function, outpatients and exercise testing areas.

To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies.

To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards.

To promote regular quality assurance (QA).

To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.

To have an in-depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability.

To troubleshoot equipment faults and, if required, to organise equipment repair in order to maintain an efficient service.

Ability to multi-task and cope with constant change and interruptions.

Act accordingly when exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances when dealing directly with patients and/or their relative

Please see job de4scription/person specification for further details on the role.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https: //www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Desirable: - Basic life support in adults; - RCCP voluntary registration

Experience

Communication and relationship skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential: - is able to use logical thinking to deal with common equipment errors seen within a respiratory lab

Skills

Essential: - Is able to fulfil the job description; - Ability to motivate, train, supervise and delegate to junior members of staff; - Able to work as a team Interview

Planning and organisation skills

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential: - Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service and users; - Ability to travel across sites if required

Desirable: - Full driving licence