An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cardio-Respiratory service at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Respiratory / Sleep Physiologist to join our busy expanding and evolving service.

To independently perform a range of clinical diagnostic procedures and investigations for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disordered breathing conditions and respiratory conditions.

We invite candidates who have the competency necessary to analyse, interpret and report the results of investigation in an appropriate manner to patients and healthcare professionals. The successful applicant must liaise and work closely with a team of Cardio-Respiratory Physiologist to develop and improve services within Hywel Dda University Health board.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible within a team to deliver respiratory and sleep diagnostic services to the population of Hywel Dda University Health board. They will be responsible to plan and perform diagnostic respiratory and sleep assessments in accordance with local and national guidelines. A list of potential procedures/assessments can be found within the job description.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside Advanced Clinical Physiologists and Physicians to deliver complex diagnostic assessments within the specialised field. They will liaise closely with clinical and technical specialists within this area to resolve any issues which may arise.

The post holder will also provide clinical support and be an accessible resource for healthcare and other interested professionals within the health board. The post holder will be expected to ensure the smooth running of the service by undertaking clerical duties, if required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 22/10/2024.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or Academy for Healthcare Sciences (AHCS) or pending
• BSc Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent and clinical experience.
• Good working knowledge and evidence of - clinical governance, audit and research, quality Standards, clinical leadership

Desirable

• Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP), Part 1 & 2.
• Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship.
• European Computer Driving License
• ILS.

Experience

Essential

• Experience and proven competence of performing the range of respiratory investigations during training.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and mentoring, organising and delivering training packages.

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service.

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

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