Senior Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory and Sleep)

Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, hard-working, professional, and passionate Physiologist to join our Cardio-Respiratory Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our friendly, supportive team, working across both Warrington and Halton Hospital sites. Our department undertakes a wide range of respiratory investigations, and we are looking for an individual who can work independently and contribute confidently to our service.

The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of respiratory diagnostics, including:

• Full lung function testing
• Overnight polygraphy
• CPAP initiation and follow-up

We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To be competent in all routine investigations in the department including Spirometry +/- reversibility, respiratory muscle strength, full lung function test using nitrogen washout method and/or body box.
• Reviewing and signing off spirometry performed in community clinics and ensuring reports are sent out within deadline targets.
• To undertake fitting and analysis of limited channel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.
• Analyse and produce complex reports on limited channel and respiratory sleep studies to ARTP standards.
• To support the services as they evolve and change for the benefit of our patients.
• Provide CPAP treatment and change prescriptions as required.
• Provide administrative support as required.

About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application.

Job responsibilities
To work unsupervised as a competent practitioner. To provide the diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio-Respiratory Department for Warrington and Halton Hospitals both on site and within communityvenues when needed. To participate in the training and supervision of the Trainee Clinical Physiologists and ATO staff.

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Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
• ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards
• Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level
• AHCS Registration/eligibility
• ARTP membership
• BLS certificate

Desirable

• ILS certificate
• ARTP Part 1
• ARTP Part 2
• ARTP Full Practitioner certificate

Experience
Essential

• Minimum two years practical experience
• Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential

• Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
• CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
• Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
• Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
• Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
• Health and Safety awareness
• Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
• Good IT skills
• Competent in Performing PFTS
• Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry

Desirable

• Knowledge of Lorenzo, Airview, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator

Specific Role Requirements
Essential

• Good written communication
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Take responsibility for accurate work
• Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken
• Need to be adaptable to using new PC software
• Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
• Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
• Compassion towards patients and staff
• Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
• Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

• Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address: Warrington and Halton Hospitals, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG
Employer's website: https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/