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Band 5 Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist

Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Closing date
7 Nov 2024
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Profession
Healthcare scientist, Physiologist
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the sleep and vent team at Royal Free.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description and the person specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free Hospital.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and the person specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free Hospital.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values


Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Respiratory Clinical Physiology, PTP, Biological Science subject or equivalent.


Desirable

  • ARTP part 1 & 2 or equivalent
  • RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) registered or equivalent
  • Further education in subjects relevant to respiratory function & physiological measurements
  • Specialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & disorders


Experience

Essential

  • Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist
  • Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students (student healthcare scientists & other healthcare professionals)
  • Experience of managing own time and workload effectively
  • Experience working independently as well as part of a team


Desirable

  • Experience of performing and interpreting Sleep and Lung Function tests


Skills and Atitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Able to recruit staff to world class values


Desirable

  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills


Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Enthusiastic and assertive
  • Adaptable to change
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • To be flexible and approachable
  • Self-motivated


Desirable

  • Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

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391-RFL-6645283-B

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