Specialist respiratory Physiologist
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We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come.We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people.
Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic specialist respiratory physiologist to join our forward-thinking team. Despite our small size we offer a variety of tests and are looking to develop our respiratory services by expanding our sleep service and introducing cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the near future.The department supports continuing professional development with opportunities and support for your future learning from post graduate courses to modality specific conferences and workshops . The trust has a close relationship with the University of Leeds supporting students on clinical placement.
Main duties of the job
For full details of the duties for this role, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Working for our organisation
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached job description and personal specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc (Hons.) in Healthcare Science (Respiratory Physiology) or B’TEC HNC MPPM
- Registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS / RCCP) or HCPC
- Achieved or working towards achieving ARTP parts 1 and 2 or ARTP practitioner level III
- Additional Post Graduate qualifications
- Assessors Qualification (SLiP, CAVA, Mentorship in practice)
Experience
Essential criteria- Consolidated respiratory training and up to date with current trends in respiratory physiology testing techniques.
- Experience of more complex investigations including bronchial challenge testing and sleep studies
- Experience of a range of respiratory function and diagnostic sleep equipment.
- Experience of working single handed or in a small team.
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples’ feelings and needs.
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload and prioritising accordingly
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of respiratory procedures and techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work.
- Awareness of current thinking/issues within the NHS, healthcare science and respiratory physiology.
- Demonstrates understanding of accountability.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Knowledge of Solus Cardio-Respiratory patient management system
Skills
Essential criteria- Competent IT skills – knowledge of Microsoft Office, outlook etc.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers.
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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