Job Title: Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist
Agency: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 27,485 – 30,162 £ / Year

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children in the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 4 Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, working 30 hours per week (0.8 WTE). You will join a friendly multidisciplinary team and will be part of the night shift rota, overseeing patients attending for sleep studies.

The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of respiratory physiology testing within the Children’s Hospital, as well as a high-quality home sleep study service. It is essential that the successful applicant has knowledge of lung function testing, as well as a good science background preferably with a BSc in a relevant subject. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and a strong desire to pursue a career in respiratory physiology are essential.

We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, who enjoy working with children, and who are committed to providing a high-quality service in this healthcare science specialism. Previous experience in respiratory or sleep physiology investigations would be highly beneficial, and recent NHS clinical experience is essential. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will also need effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a busy and varied workload.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for contributing to an efficient and high-quality service in the field of Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit.
• Undertaking a range of lung function investigations on inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
• Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured.
• Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.
• Training in basic analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards.

How to Apply;

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