Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist
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Job Overview
Join Our Respiratory & Sleep Diagnostics Team
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist (Band 6 or Band 7) to join our growing service at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will work across both the RUH and our Community Diagnostic Centre at Sulis Hospital, helping to deliver high-quality respiratory function testing and sleep diagnostics for our patients.
We’re looking for someone who is committed to providing safe, patient-centred care and who brings strong clinical expertise in respiratory and sleep investigations.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation and ongoing professional development. If you are motivated to make a real difference to patient care and keen to continue developing your skills, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake the technical and clinical reporting on a range of assessments across lung function and sleep including full lung function tests, six minute walk tests, oral exhaled nitric oxide tests, skin prick tests, muscle pressure tests, mannitol testing, blood gas measurement, overnight oximetry and respiratory polygraphy sleep studies as well as initiating CPAP and NIV on inpatients.
- To assist and support the provision of all aspects of the Respiratory Lab service at the Royal United Hospital in conjunction with the senior and Lead clinical physiologist.
- Participate in quality assurance, audit and research and development programmes.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
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We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to this vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential criteria
- BSc Physiology/Healthcare Science (B6), MSc (B7)
- Appropriate professional registration HCPC/RCCP
- 3+ years experience dependent on which grade B7 (3+ years as a B6), B6 (3+ years B5)
Desirable criteria
- ARTP Professional qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS
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Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a Respiratory/Sleep service in the NHS
Clinical experience
Essential criteria
- Experience conducting and interpreting respiratory & sleep investigations
Desirable criteria
- Experience managing a clinical caseload
Leadership skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualifications
Please note
- Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Geraldine O'Connell-Ramsay
Job title: Lead Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist
Email address: g.o'connell-ramsay@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01225 824330
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