Clinical Specialist - Sleep Disordered Breathing Band 6

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title: Clinical Specialist Sleep Disordered Breathing Division: Medicine Base: Cheltenham General Hospital Grade: AFC Band 5-6 (Dependent upon experience / skills) Reporting to: Lead Physiologist for Respiratory & Sleep Hours 37.5 OverviewGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and were one of the largest NHS trusts in the country. Along with supporting activity in our local Community diagnostic hub. The service is currently based at Cheltenham General with plans for a purpose-built facility located in Cheltenham General hospital sometime over the next few years. A spoke service remains in operation in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to support the inpatient caseload.
Job summary: To be involved in the day to day activity in the sleep and ventilation service, CPAP set up, follow up (face to face and telephone) and ongoing management support for our cohort of approximately 5500 patients. In addition the role will support the diagnostic assessments and scoring, capillary blood gases as well as maintenance of stock supplies and consumables. The role will require you to maintain accurate health records and follow up for patients. Responsibilities Clinical, Scientific and Technical To assist the Lead for Respiratory Physiology in setting local technical standards.
Ear lobe capillary blood gas analysis Overnight oximetry Home Respiratory polygraphy and analysis (Band 6) Any other tests deemed necessary by the head of the department CPAP therapy follow up and management (telephone and face to face) Bi-Level therapy follow up and management (telephone and face to face) CPAP / NIV initiation (Band 6) To carry out all techniques and work independently as an unsupervised independent practitioner. The post-holder will provide specialist professional expertise to other staff members within and outside of the department as required. To communicate clearly and sympathetically, in order to obtain cooperation and best effort from patients and provide reassurance to patients as appropriate To deliver appropriate and individualised patient care at all times. To provide cross-cover within areas of the technical services, as the needs of the service dictate.
The post-holder will analyse complex information that may be technical and / or clinical, using best current scientific opinion, to interpret data and make autonomous decisions on how best to act. Be personally responsible for the adherence to the correct procedure for the disinfection of equipment, adhering closely to local and Trust infection control procedures, quality standards, set guidelines and risk assessments. Jointly responsible for stock control and ordering to maintain adequate stock levels. Management Responsible for daily management of their clinics.
Including competent use of the electronic booking systems; arranging appointments for outpatients and inpatients where necessary. Liaise closely with clerical team. Able to triage and prioritise vet urgent requests in order that the department workload is managed efficiently and appropriately Assist in updating and writing local policies and procedures Use IT packages and softwares to keep careful records of all work activity, carrying out audits where appropriate To take an active role in the procurement of equipment and consumables used within the department and advise other areas on this when required. The post holder must observe the rules, policies and procedures of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and promote them within the department.
Communication: To ensure that all staff maintain accurate/legible patient records. Communication skills may be required in a wide range of situations, including: provision of presentations and / or training to large / small staff groups, including other physiologist, nursing and medical staff. To communicate relevant Trust-wide changes with the team as required. To provide feedback to higher levels of management about the needs / requirements of the Department in order to implement changes / service development.
Teaching, training, professional and research: Attend Mandatory training as required Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager To maintain full conversance with current training curricula and Modernising Scientific Careers program. To supervise and assist in assessing students during apprenticeships, PTP, STP, HSST placements in the department. Participate in CPD scheme by attending professional meetings, relevant course and further training as part of personal development, and to further the work of the department. To actively participate in maintaining professional development.
To keep up to date with current Sleep Guidelines, procedures and technical developments. Carry out research and audits to support clinical research and development; advice on protocols and maintain quality assurance records, and to further the work of the department. Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service Working Conditions: Frequent contact with emotionally challenging conditions with critically ill patients and be able to deal with patient fatality during investigation and treatment. Understanding of hazards posed by blood products and bodily fluids.
Potential for needlestick and sharps related injuries Infectious patients and risk of cross-contamination. Hazardous agents Contact with aggressive patients / visitors / staff (verbal and physical). Transportation of equipment around the hospital for ward-based studies. Transportation of patients around hospital before / after procedures.
Moving patients between chairs and beds for various tests / procedures.General conditions: ConfidentialityIn the course of your employment, you may have access to, see or hear confidential information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and or staff. Unless acting on the instruction of an authorised officer, on no account must such information be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duties. Breaches of confidence, including improper passing of registered computer data, will result in disciplinary action, which may lead to dismissal. You should be aware that regardless of any action taken by your employing authority, a breach of confidence could result in a civil action for damages.
In addition, records, including VDU screens and computer printouts of registered data must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them. Written records must either be destroyed or retained in safe custody when no longer required, VDU screens should always be cleared when unattended. Terms and Conditions of ServiceThe principle terms and conditions of your appointment will be those set out in the Agenda for Change national agreement as amended from time to time by the NHS Staff Council. These terms and conditions are set out in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook, which is available on the Trusts intranet and NHS Employers web site.
Health and SafetyIt is the duty of every employee to work in such a way that accidents to themselves and to others are avoided, and to co-operate in maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby minimising risk. Employees will, therefore, refer any matters of concern through their respective line managers. Data QualityAs part of your employment you may be required to record Patient Information (computerised or on paper). You have a responsibility to ensure that information is entered accurately, completely and consistently.
It is particularly important that patients demographic details are kept up to date. Problems should be reported to your Manager. No Smoking PolicyGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the buildings and grounds of all Trust sites.
These restrictions include all areas up to the boundaries of all sites. Job ShareAs part of its commitment to Equal Opportunities in employment, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a policy on Job Sharing. Under this policy all posts, unless exempted, are open to Job Share. NBThis job description is not intended to form part of the contract of employment or to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but is a good guide for information to the job.
It will be periodically reviewed in the light of developing work requirements in the department. The officer in the post will be expected to contribute to that review

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