Chief Clinical Physiologist - Respiratory
London, England, United Kingdom Part-time Posted 1 week ago
The respiratory physiology service has an opportunity to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic individual to the role of Chief Clinical Physiologist in the Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre. We are an IQIPS accredited service providing diagnostic testing on a variety of patient groups including NHSE commissioned breathlessness and paediatric asthma pathways.
The role is primarily based at the CDC but involves rotation to our clinical departments on the acute sites to develop or maintain existing skills in CPET, oxygen assessments and sleep study analysis/CPAP.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the CDC's respiratory service, including line management responsibility for junior staff. You will also be expected to play an active role in the education and training of student physiologists and other clinical staff. As part of our UKAS accreditation, we work with a strong QI mindset and undertake regular service audits.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, including the Head of Respiratory Physiology, Consultant Respiratory Physicians, physiologists, nursing staff and administrators.
You should hold a BSc in a healthcare science-related discipline and have extensive experience as a Senior Respiratory Physiologist. As part of your role, you will be supported to apply for HCPC registration via the STP equivalence process if you are not already a registered Clinical Scientist.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Tighe Job title: Head of Respiratory Physiology Email address: Hannah.tighe@nhs.net Telephone number: 020 3313 2352
The role is primarily based at the CDC but involves rotation to our clinical departments on the acute sites to develop or maintain existing skills in CPET, oxygen assessments and sleep study analysis/CPAP.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the CDC's respiratory service, including line management responsibility for junior staff. You will also be expected to play an active role in the education and training of student physiologists and other clinical staff. As part of our UKAS accreditation, we work with a strong QI mindset and undertake regular service audits.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, including the Head of Respiratory Physiology, Consultant Respiratory Physicians, physiologists, nursing staff and administrators.
You should hold a BSc in a healthcare science-related discipline and have extensive experience as a Senior Respiratory Physiologist. As part of your role, you will be supported to apply for HCPC registration via the STP equivalence process if you are not already a registered Clinical Scientist.
- To run the diagnostic lung function laboratory on a day-to-day basis, to help plan and co-ordinate service provision.
- Work with the other chief physiologists and the head of respiratory physiology to ensure provision, optimum patient therapy and waiting times are achieved taking into account staffing levels, physical resources and competency skills.
- Planning work to ensure demand and capacity requirements are met and sustained
- Manage and monitor equipment and resources
- Manage service schedule to maintain rapid access and effective patient pathways
- Alongside other chief physiologists and head of respiratory physiology, undertake and effect a staff appraisal system taking into account the needs of the service and the individual
- Foster and develop good working relationships with staff, external bodies and patients with whom the postholder interacts
- Delegation of tasks and duties, so as to achieve an efficient diagnostic lung function service
- Supervise staff on a day-to-day basis
- Participate in the cross-site rota
- Continued in Job description
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Tighe Job title: Head of Respiratory Physiology Email address: Hannah.tighe@nhs.net Telephone number: 020 3313 2352
