Trainee Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Physiological Tests

To administer medication in accordance with Trust Policy as part of lung function investigation

To train to become proficient in performing the diagnostics listed gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.

Spirometry

Body plethysmography

Reversibility testing

Gas transfer

Field exercise tests

Maximal voluntary ventilation tests

Sleep studies measuring varying parameters

CPAP set-up and titration studies

Respiratory muscle studies

Fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurement.

Any other tests as deemed necessary by the Senior Chief Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

To communicate effectively with department colleagues and other members of the trust in all aspects of patient care and respiratory physiology.

The post holder must comply with the RCCP/ Code of Professional Conduct and all Trust policies guidelines and procedures.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Human Physiology or Sports Science or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Relevant MSc

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years healthcare experience providing hands on care to patients
• Knowledge of respiratory and sleep physiology tests

Desirable criteria

• Experience of specialist respiratory and sleep physiology diagnostics
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical packages

Skills

Essential criteria

• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to concentrate for long periods of time, often analysing complex data

Desirable criteria

• Innovative skills
• Advanced IT skills

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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