University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (please change where appropriate e.g. Health Innovation Wessex (HIW) etc) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Respiratory Physiology Team (Adults) at University Hospitals Southampton as a Physiologist. As a service, we provide a wide range of respiratory diagnostic tests in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We are looking for a Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist (Band 4) to join the team on a permanent-basis.
Some of the respiratory conditions we cover are: Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial lung diseases, Cystic Fibrosis and many more. We work closely with several professions including: doctors, medical students, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and administrators.
You will be reporting to the Lead Respiratory Physiologist and we are a team of 7 Respiratory Physiologists.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
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Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include testing outpatients in the pulmonary function labs or testing inpatients on the ward. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given. This role involves cross site working so being able to travel independently to either Southampton General Hospital and the Royal South Hants hospital which is home to our Community Diagnostic Centre. Contracted hours are Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday-Friday 08:30-16:30.
Person specification
Physical requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
- NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject, or evidence of currently working toward it
- Working towards ARTP Accreditation
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Bachelor of Science or other relevant Life Sciences Degree
- Eligible for the Healthcare Science Register (via the Academy for Healthcare Science), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists Membership (Voluntary Register or application pending) or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience necessary
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Essential criteria
- Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge in Respiratory Physiology
- Knowledge of pulmonary function testing and related equipment
- Experience of participating in research and audits.
Aptitudes And Skills Required
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to others.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
- Proficient in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint Application X
- Ability to work autonomously but also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, aware of limitations and seeking advice as appropriate.
- Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
- Positive and forward thinking
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Fine dexterity required and attention to detail
- Effective Role model
- Drive and enthusiasm for the speciality
Desirable criteria
- Basic first aid and resuscitation skills
Special requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- The post requires a combination of frequent light physical effort (carrying 2-10kg equipment); occasional physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs); and frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Able to deal with exposure to unpleasant working conditions (body odour and verbal aggression)
- Ability to do shift work if required
- Ability to work across sites if required
- Willingness to attend seminars, conferences and educational meetings
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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