Job Description

We are looking for two dynamic and motivated individuals to join the Chest Unit team. The post holder is responsible for the delivery quality assured diagnostic spirometry services in Bromley. The post holder will be based at Princess Royal University Hospital and provide clinics in the surrounding community GP practices and Oxleas mental health trust sites



The post-holder will be responsible for independently performing quality assured diagnostic spirometry, exhaled FENO and eCO tests in a community setting.



The post holder will be expected to work and communicate with many healthcare professionals on several sites including Princess Royal University Hospital, GP practices throughout Bromley and Oxleas mental health trust sites.



The post holder will be required to travel to community sites for the following post codes SE9, SE20, BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6



The post holder will be reimbursed for the travel expenses retrospectively.



Responsibility for the provision of a quality assured diagnostic spirometry, exhaled FENO and CO testing service with no day to day supervision from a Senior Physiologist



Independently performing quality assured baseline spirometry on adults in a community or primary care setting



Performing spirometry to assess for reversibility to bronchodilator



Required to obtain the ARTP Foundation Certificate in Spirometry



Measurement of Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FENO)



Measurement of Exhaled Carbon monoxide (eCO)



Preparation of reports for spirometry, FENO and eCO results for checking by Senior Respiratory Physiologist.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



Spirometry/ FENO



Responsibility for the provision of a quality assured diagnostic spirometry and exhaled FENO service with no day to day supervision from a Senior Physiologist



Independently performing quality assured baseline spirometry on adults in a community or primary care setting



Ensuring that all required calibration and quality control procedures have been performed and documented



Obtaining verbal consent prior to testing and highlighting any patients who do not wish to consent with the clinic lead



Ensuring that all spirometry measurements are performed to the required national standards for reproducibility and reliability



Recognising errors in patient technique and providing direction for the correction of errors



Ensuring that patients are aware of and have adhered to pre-tests instructions



Documentation of deviations to pre-test instructions



Documentation of any errors in patient technique so that it is taken in to account during the reporting process



Ensuring that all relevent contra-indications to spirometry testing have been assessed prior to testing



Adherence to protocols that ensure infection control and safety during spirometry measurements



Ensuring that all equipment issues and faults are escalated to a senior physiologist



Recognising if a patient requires highlighting to the clinic lead for urgent clinical intervention



Performing spirometry to assess for reversibility to bronchodilator



The post holder will be required to obtain the ARTP Foundation Certificate in Spirometry



Measurement of Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FENO)



Preparation of reports for spirometry and FENO results for checking by Senior Physiologist



Communication



Independently explaining the purpose of clinical measurements to patients referred to the community clinics



Independently gaining verbal consent for testing



Independently explaining test procedures and correcting errors in technique where required



Ensuring that the appropriate level of coaching and encouragement is given to each patient to ensure that the maximal results are achieved for spirometry



Administration



Assisting with the administration of spirometry clinics as required



Assisting with the production of reports for the Chest Unit team



Information Management



Ensuring that confidential and sensitive information relating to patients is kept confidential and secure in line with Trust policies



Recording information on EPIC(Patient electronic record system) and other relevant appointment systems up to date and accurate in a timely manner



Recording activity data and patient outcome data into databases and spreadsheets as required



Human resources



To be an active team member by supporting other members, offering assistance, being flexible and approachable particularly during changing service demands and staffing levels.