The post holder should be a clinical expert in the field of sleep and ventilation and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level the post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled senior sleep and ventilation physiologist with expert knowledge.

This role is clinical and managerial, the main focus of the role is to providing patient-centred clinical care of patients with sleep and ventilation disorders. The managerial aspect includes the leadership of the Royal Free Sleep and Ventilation team - consisting of Band 7 and band 5 sleep physiologists, STP Students, ATOs (technical officer) and admin staff and lead and develop the sleep service at the community diagnostic centre (CDC) at Finchley memorial Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. The post holder will be guided by health, organisational or broad occupational policies, but in most situations the post holder will need to establish the way in which these should be interpreted and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly. He/she will be expected work at an advanced clinical level within their level of competence and to work flexibly as part of the team.

Main duties of the job

1.1 Provide high quality care to all patients under the care of the sleep and Ventilation Service.

1.2 Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.

1.3 Lead and develop the sleep service at the community diagnostic centre (CDC) and train staff (band 7s and band 5s) in sleep diagnostic testing and scoring at Finchley Memorial Hospital and maintain the quality of sleep diagnostic testing at Royal Free London.

1.4 Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to all staff, including the Band 7, Band 5, STP student and junior staff, and ensure the provision of a high quality, responsive service.

1.5 Ensure that the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery, thus achieving trust and national standards for clinical quality, safety and patient experience.

1.6 Provide a high standard of specialised advice/education on all levels to medical professionals, students, patients and company representatives. Have the ability to receive highly complex information where tact and persuasive skills are required

About us

Embarking on a professional journey with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust promises an enriching career experience.

As a pioneering institution at the forefront of healthcare excellence, we offer a dynamic environment characterised by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to patient wellbeing.

You will become part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries, embracing cutting-edge technology, and continuously enhancing the delivery of world-class healthcare services.

With a focus on professional development, work-life balance, and a culture of inclusivity, the trust provides a platform for you to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) or equivalent experience + professional exam ARTP Part I and part 2
• HCPC/ 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 & sleep and ventilation disorders
• Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to MSc. level
• Sleep specialist certification (ASTEP and or RPSGT)

Desirable

• Leadership & Management training
• Training qualification
• Assessment qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist/Practitioner with specialist knowledge in non-invasive ventilation
• Experience in managing sleep and ventilation patients
• 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
• Experience of performing and interpreting specialist tests (e.g. cardio-respiratory sleep studies and CBG)
• Proven and demonstrable post MSc qualification experience or equivalent appropriate post qualification experience.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience as Chief Physiologist/ Senior Practitioner (Band 7)
• Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced/complex sleep investigations and treatments.
• Experience as an independent practitioner across the range of routine and specialised sleep investigations and therapeutic interventions with theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices
• Prove and demonstrable management experience as a team leader or service manager
• Interpretation and reporting of specialist Sleep investigations, results and patient experience.
• Budgetary and Procurement experience.
• Professional multidisciplinary interaction on regional level.

Skills and Atitudes

Essential

• High level understanding of concepts of Respiratory Sleep Medicine across the three main modalities sleep disordered breathing, complex sleep and behavioural sleep medicine.
• Knowledge and range of medical conditions/treatments to enable triage and prioritisation of patient referral
• Knowledge of range of medical equipment and technologies related to the field
• Understanding of concepts related to service delivery e.g. budget/resource control, procurement, business planning
• Level of understanding of budgetary management
• Understanding of risk management
• Understanding of the complexities and pace of change in the NHS 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
• 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
• Able to recruit staff to world class values
• Knowledge of the wider NHS and Social Services
• Knowledge of governance systems
• Excellent communication skills required which can be adapted to all situations (includes patients, relatives, carers, staff, external multidisciplinary staff, clinicians, senior managers, etc)
• Ability to attend, organise and chair meetings and interface internally, with professionals within and outside the Trust and achieve objectives
• Ability to communicate clearly sensitive and complex information in a variety of forms to patients, carers and other service users including patients with learning or physical disabilities e.g. consent and staff
• Able to consider implications of national documents and interpret them in line with service provision
• Able to produce documents related to service provision e.g. business plans
• Manage all aspects of service provision to patients, information, IT, quality/audit maintenance professional standards.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to work alone, autonomously co -ordinate, plan and prioritise across clinical and managerial boundaries
• Able to cope with competing priorities
• Leadership skills
• Able to resolve conflicts
• Able to work to tight deadlines and targets.
• Able to create and maintain links within the Trust and across the locality eg regional audit and management
• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• 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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

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