Senior Cardiorespiratory Physiologist

Job summary

We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and motivated individuals to work in the cardiorespiratory diagnostics service in the CDC at Mile End Hospital, with regular rotation to other sites within Barts Health. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously (or will be trained, dependent on background experience) across the services:

o Cardiopulmonary exercise testing - supporting unexplained breathlessness service.o Non-invasive cardiology - Ambulatory Monitors and electrocardiography.o Lung function testing - Spirometry, reversibility, gas transfer, FeNO testing

This is also an opportunity to participate in a Quality Assurance Programme for Diagnostics.

We have a supportive environment for training and development which can include attendance at National Conferences. You will be expected to demonstrate experience consistent with this grade to support the current service and to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.

Applications from candidates who have a BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) with a cardiology or respiratory specialism, or those with a relevant Exercise Science background will be considered. We welcome applications from Cardiac or Respiratory physiology, training will be offered to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory specialisms.

If you would like to arrange a site visit, please contact Nolan Stain, [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a key member of the non-invasive services at CDC, focusing on supporting the cardiorespiratory service. The service will run 12 hours a day across 7 day, therefore the successful candidate will do 12 hour shifts on any of these days.

The aim role is to support the non-invasive cardiology and lung function services within the Trust sites, there will be an opportunity to be involved in cardiopulmonary based research/audit projects. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in quality assurance within these services. Depending on background specialism, training will be provided in cardiology or respiratory to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory physiology services.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience conducting clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
• Experience conducting spirometry testing.
• Experience conducting clinical treadmill exercise tolerance testing.
• Experience of non-invasive cardiology investigations - ECG, ambulatory ECG

Desirable

• Experience conducting full lung function testing
• Experience conducting and reporting CPET combined with stress echocardiography
• Experience of training junior members of staff

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to cope with a heavy workload
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to delegate tasks
• Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology).
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support
• Good clinical practice
• Attendance at ARTP or other recognised CPET interpretation course
• ECG Interpretation (SCST exam)
• Spirometry certificate
• Registered or working towards registration with the Academy for healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or HCPC

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of a Millennium (patient appointment system) or similar system

Other

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development
• Reliable, polite and helpful
• Punctual and an effective timekeeper
• Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required
• Willing to contribute to out-of-hours work as agreed