Highly Specialist Respiratory/Sleep Physiologist

at  East Cheshire NHS Trust

East Cheshire NHS trust are opening a purpose-built Community Diagnostic centre at the Congleton War Memorial Hospital site. We are developing and expanding our Cardio-respiratory department to support a wide range of diagnostic services and we are seeking a highly motivated respiratory and sleep physiologist to join our dynamic team. You will work on rotation at both the Congleton and Macclesfield sites to ensure you maintain competency in all areas and gain exposure to specialist testing, MDT and review sessions.
The department offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive Cardiac and Respiratory investigations including Spirometry, full PFT’s, Bronchial Challenge test, Mouth Pressures, Limited channel sleep studies and Oximetry analysis. This exciting post will provide you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in both Respiratory and Sleep.
You will possess extensive experience of respiratory diagnostic testing and a sound understanding of Respiratory and sleep diagnostic and therapeutic pathways including sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnoea. You will need to be an innovative individual able to work autonomously whilst promoting a positive and supportive learning environment for team members and students. You will also possess excellent communication and effective leadership skills.
Join us and support our vision of delivering a high-quality diagnostic service.
Hours per week: 22.5
Please note this post may be closed early if a high number of applications are received
To act independently within appropriate occupational guidelines and contribute to service design and delivery in the respiratory diagnostic service. This will include working in conjunction with the department manager, Respiratory and sleep consultants to ensure the service needs are met and that patients receive high quality diagnostic investigations and therapy.

Why join us?

• Opportunities for personal development and networking with other local trusts.
• Funded training opportunities tailored to your individual learning needs.
• Our dynamic management team are supportive to new ideas and innovation.
• Our senior staff are all training for trainers qualified and support in house and placement students from local universities.
• Opportunities to participate in audit and MDT meetings.

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application

Please refer the Job description for details