Specialised Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist

Specialised Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to work within the paediatric respiratory physiology team.

The post holder will be proficient in a range of respiratory function and sleep investigations with knowledge and expertise to interpret and report these findings.

The role has been made available through service expansion to develop CDC pathways. A portion of this work may be expected to be delivered within the Leicester General and Hinckley CDC.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work across Hinckley and Leicester General CDC's whilst also rotating at the main children's hospital physiology site at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

The successful applicant will be expected to be proficient in performing the following investigations with children:

• Spirometry, FeNO and Bronchodilator response
• Full PFT's
• Direct/In-direct bronchial challenge testing
• CPET
• Issuing and analysing/reporting pulse oximetry
• Issuing and analysing/reporting capnography
• Issuing and analysing/reporting cardiorespiratory polygraphy

Job responsibilities

The job holder will undertake a range of diagnostic respiratory/sleep routine and complex investigations. They will be expected to have a good level of knowledge and expertise to clinically interpret and produce accurate and concise reports.

They will work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner. Some may have complex needs, including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.

They will undertake clinical supervision and training of junior staff members and other healthcare professionals, including specialist nurses/clinicians across disciplines, prioritising the patient workload according to clinical need and urgency.

Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent.
• Basic life support in adults & Paediatrics.
• RCCP/HCPC registration.

Experience

• 2 years' experience working within Paediatric/Adult Respiratory Physiology department.
• Knowledge and practical experience of routine and complex lung function and sleep investigations.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and other work professionals.
• Possess good customer care skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to show initiative when working alone.
• Evidence of supervision, teaching and training.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Ability to analyse and interpret results as well as solving technical problems.
• Shows evidence of working with attention to detail.

Planning and Organisation Skills

• Able to prioritise and manage own tasks and workload accordingly, ensuring tasks are completed to specified standards and timescales.
• Must be flexible and able to deal with constantly changing workload and priorities to meet the needs of the clinical service.
• Is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Head of Paediatric Respiratory Physiology