Clinical Physiologist Specialist Respiratory & Sleep

Job summary

We are seeking a Clinical Physiologist Specialist (Respiratory) to join our team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. - Band 6 or *Band 6 - annex 21 - The post is 37.5 hrs however part time / job share will also be considered.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced individuals wishing to further develop their skills within our rapidly developing Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Units.

We provide a full range of Respiratory and sleep testing including:

Spirometry, Flow Volume loop, lung volumes (by Helium dilution and Body Plethysmography) and transfer factor, reversibility testing, overnight oximetry, multi-channel semi-polysomnography sleep, Hypoxic inhalation flight assessment, 6-minute wall tests, capillary blood gas analysis, Skin prick allergy tests, Mannitol Challenge, FeNo and PiCo. As well as CPAP therapy services.

We offer services across multiple health board sites therefore, applicants must have the ability to travel to alternate sites to meet service demand.

*For those individuals who may not currently meet the essential criteria of the full band 6 JD:

Applications will also be considered for those wishing a development opportunity under the Terms and Conditions of Annex 21.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a Clinical Physiologist Specialist working within the Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Units, contributing to the delivery of the respiratory service provided to patients within Cwm Taf Morgannwg, ensuring that the professional and quality standards of the service are maintained at all times.

They will work as an independent practitioner providing a broad range of routine respiratory diagnostic tests on both inpatients and out patients. They will form part of the wider multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of a full range of diagnostic assessments and therapies for patients with respiratory and sleep related disorders.

Ensuring that all respiratory clinical practices conform to agreed National guidelines which reflect current scientific and technical knowledge and principles of practice.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop through your conversation PDR.

The post holder will be a professional practitioner working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be responsible for organizing their own workload and ensure that their Respiratory Physiology diagnostic clinical practices conform to agreed national guidelines.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

*For those individuals who may not currently meet the essential criteria of the full band 6 JD:

Applications will also be considered for those wishing a development opportunity under the Terms and Conditions of Annex 21. The successful candidate will be required to undertake up to a 24 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to complete a programme of work competencies and acquire the necessary postgraduate skills, knowledge and experience in this field.

Completion of the qualification/learning and achievement of postgraduate experience is a requirement of the contract of employment for Annex 21 candidates.

During this 24 month training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows :

Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 6 pay scale,

Months 13 - 24 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 6 pay scale.

Upon successful attainment of the identified qualification/experience/competencies, even if sooner than the 24 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the Band 6 as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within the Job Description as indicated.

NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 6, again without financial detriment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Achieved grades

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Clinical skills
• Relevant experience

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 and above