Job Description

Join Our Passionate Team of Respiratory Physiologists!



Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment?



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated permanent full-time positions Clinical Physiologist (Band 5) to join our team.



About the Role



As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in performing essential lung function tests, empowering patients to manage their conditions.



What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates with:

Experience working in a Respiratory Function Laboratory or relevant clinical physiological measurement.



A biological science degree or equivalent (essential).



A commitment to providing outstanding patient care and contributing to a collaborative team environment.



What We Offer



Monday to Friday shifts (9 AM-5 PM or 8 AM-4 PM).

Professional Growth:

Opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive environment that values research and continuous learning.

A Dedicated Team:

Work alongside a passionate group of other professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional service in respiratory physiology.



Why Join Us?



We believe in putting patients first while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Whether you're taking the next step in your career or seeking a new challenge, you'll find a welcoming team eager to support your success.



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Make a difference in respiratory healthcare--apply now!

Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting advanced lung function tests, including body plethysmography, helium dilution, gas transfer, and skin prick allergy testing.



Teaching patients how to use home monitoring and therapy devices, such as inhalers, peak flow meters, and nebulizers.



Ensuring equipment calibration, cleaning, and stock management to maintain smooth operations.



Producing accurate and informative test results and contributing to high-quality patient care.



Performing quality control checks, including biological control procedures, to uphold the highest standards in our service.



Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK' hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.



We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.



Our values



Caring



Ambitious



Inclusive



Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. A summary of our framework can be found on our Trust jobs pages and our intranet.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Patient Care



To be able to perform the procedures listed under physiological tests, with minimal supervision.



To perform all relevant quality control procedures within the department including the performance of personal biological control procedures.



To help maintain safe functioning departmental equipment.



To perform general administrative duties when necessary.



To take personal responsibility for compliance with all Trust and Departmental infection control policies and procedures. See Trust policies and Departmental local health and safety rules.



To be an active member of the Respiratory function lab working day as deemed necessary by the chief clinical physiologist.



Physiological Tests



Routine Tests



Lung volume measurements using body plethysmography & Helium Dilution (+ N2 Washout)



Airways resistance measurements using the body plethysmograph



Spirometry/ Flow volume loops



Gas transfer measurements



Bronchodilation assessments



Allergy Skin Prick Test



Six-minute walk test



Specialised tests



Blood gas analysis



FeNO tests.



Basic respiratory muscle tests (MIP, MEP, SNIP)



Any other tests as deemed necessary by the Chief Clinical Physiologist.



Policy Development



To adhere to the trust policies and protocols within the department.



Service Development



To adhere to existing departmental procedures ensuring accurate data is obtained in an environment with the best possible patient care.



To assist in development of departmental procedures.



To help perform and contribute to research projects within the department.



People Management



To aim to complete objectives set during Individual Performance Reviews.



Involvement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and attendance at relevant internal/external courses, seminar.



Offer give general advice to all trust staff.



Act as a mentor to junior staff members to assist in their training and development.



Communication



To supervise and encourage patients during their time in the department and deal with queries or problems in a suitable manner.



When appropriate, discuss results with patients using discretion, awareness of patient confidentiality.



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



To check test results and report on the routine lung function tests if required, using interpretation of guidelines and relevant scientific and medical knowledge.



Resource Management



Safe use of complex equipment involving reporting of faults, routine maintenance and monitoring of stock levels.



To perform the maintenance and cleaning of departmental respiratory measurement equipment. Including quality control, calibration, problem solving and liaison with other departments and manufacturers.



Information Management



To ensure all patient data is stored in a suitable manner.



To assist with storage of electronic patient data utilising available information technology to manage the department database.



To ensure all data is as accurate and valid as possible and identify possible sources of erroneous test results.



General



To ensure all mandatory training courses such as Manual handling, Fire, Adult and Resuscitation, Infection Control, Blood Handling, Health and Safety and GCP training are attended on an annual basis or at the interval deemed necessary and the knowledge gained adhered to.



To abide by the Trust's core behaviours for staff and all other Trust policies including standing financial instructions, research governance, codes and practices and health and safety policies



To perform any other duty as deemed necessary by the Chief Clinical Physiologist