Senior Respiratory Physiologist

Department: Respiratory/Lung Function Unit

Band 6 �35,392 - �42,618 (plus 12% R& R)

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join the MKUH Lung Function Unit, for a fixed-term 12-month contract covering Maternity Leave.

You will work as part of a team delivering a specialist physiologist-led respiratory service alongside the broader multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional care to a complex and diverse group of patients. Our service provides a large range of physiological studies including routine lung function tests, broncho-provocation tests, ABG/CBG, 6 min walk tests. We also offer a sleep service where the patients can have their sleep diagnostics, initiation on CPAP, and reviews of their therapy.

If you are looking for a new challenge and believe you can make a difference, applying for this position will be an opportunity to be part of a team building an exciting and dynamic service.

A 12% Recruitment & Retention premia is attached to this role.

Previous applicants that have applied in the last 3 months need not apply

Provisional Interview date: Thursday 27th August.

For further details, discussion or an informal visit, please contact

Daniel Hicks (Chief Respiratory Physiologist)Daniel.Hicks@mkuh.nhs.uk

Alex Peers (Operations Manager, Internal Medicine)Alexandra.Peers@mkuh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

You will be encouraged and supported to use your initiative and to be creative in seeking ways to continuously improve care in line with the best available evidence.

As a senior respiratory physiologist, you will be able to independently undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of respiratory diagnostic assessments, in accordance with nationally recognised codes of practice and clinical guidelines.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with colleagues from a range of disciplines, including student physiologists to deliver effective, coordinated care.

About us

MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility patient/client care

The post holder will independently plan, undertake, and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of lung function diagnostic assessments in accordance with guidelines. Such investigations could include:

o Spirometry, peak flow rates, flow/volume loops

o Gas transfer

o Static lung volumes

o Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators

o Field exercise tests

o Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide

o Exhaled carbon monoxide

Set up sleep studies and analyse the results to issue treatment and advise patients. This could include instigating the provision of therapy for sleep apnoea. The post holder will also be involved with sleep apnoea outpatient clinics and will undertake a clinical and technical review of patients on sleep therapy (CPAP).

Responsibility for policy and service development

The post holder will contribute to the development of procedures by commenting on proposed changes to laboratory protocols and procedures, making their own suggestions when asked.

They will liaise with and report to medical staff and report pressures and problems within their area of responsibility to their manager.

Please refer to Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Clinical Physiology Degree (resp)
• Good knowledge, both practical and theoretical of test, procedures and workings of the department of respiratory physiology and sleep physiology.

Desirable

• ARTP Part 1 and Part 2 qualifications
• ABG experience
• RCCP Registration

Experience

Desirable

• Relevant post qualification experience in a clinical physiology discipline
• Appropriate respiratory physiology and sleep physiology experience
• Teaching experience
• Supervisory experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake lung function investigations including: -Spirometry, peak flow rates, flow/ volume loops -Gas transfer -Static lung volumes -Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators -Skin allergy tests -Field exercise tests -Overnight oximetry -Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide -Exhaled carbon monoxide
• Knowledge of routine and advanced respiratory physiology procedures
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Good communication skills
• Good keyboard/IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated with an ability to work under pressure
• Commitment and enthusiasm for post
• Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision

Desirable

• Practical training/education experience
• Knowledge of hospital IT systems

Personal and people development

Essential

• Friendly, approachable disposition, able to participate as a team player, to have a professional attitude.
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Make good judgment on patient & staff abilities and limitations.
• Maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous experience of specialist sleep apnea clinic
• Extended scope or practice skills, i.e. ALS/ILS
• Report writing and presentation skills

Communication

Essential

• Articulate, outgoing, approachable, friendly manner
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff/patients
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to learn and develop new skills
• Team player

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Respiratory Physiologists (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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