Sleep and NIV Physiologist - Royal Brompton Hospital

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated and enthusiastic and who is interested in developing their career in Sleep and Ventilation. This is an exciting role within our dynamic and well-respected Sleep and Ventilation service that will provide the successful candidate with a wonderful opportunity to develop skills with further training in the management of patients with sleep related respiratory conditions by carrying out diagnostic tests and initiating respiratory support treatment. Based at the Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, you will play an active role in this busy and prestigious department, working between both the Medical and Surgical wards and will be given relevant training in setting up patients on sleep studies. After a period of relevant training and supervision you will be involved with initiating patients onto CPAP therapy and will participate in the follow-up and ongoing review of these patients via face to face
and virtual platforms.
Note that this role is not exclusive to physiologists. Allied Health Professionals and registered nurses with a suitable background are encouraged to apply., To be able to, with training, perform and analyse respiratory sleep studies including home sleep apnoea tests (NOX), transcutaneous CO2 monitoring, oximetry, respiratory polygraphy and actigraphy, as well as virtual set up of sleep study equipment when required. Further training in Polysomnography, MSLT and MWT tests can be provided following completion of respiratory based diagnostic test competencies.
After a period of training, to be able to independently set up and carry out any calibration, testing and system checks necessary in relation to diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in adherence to relevant departmental standard operating procedures (SOP).
To be able to, with training, participate in the sleep CPAP to include virtual telemonitoring services and face to face appointments for initiation, troubleshooting and follow up appointments including a drop-in clinic, with appropriate reporting of the appointment (such as compliance reports, mask fitting and humidification). This will be across a variety of CPAP brands, models and modes. Further training on NIV and participation in NIV clinics can be provided following completion of CPAP competencies.
To be able to, with training, perform and interpret blood gas (capillary) results, spirometry and SNIP tests as part of the NIV clinics with the consultants., To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work performed as an employee of the sleep & ventilation service at all times.
To undertake all clinical duties or responsibilities deemed necessary, with appropriate education and training by Senior staff.
To download and store patient data from all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To actively participate in the sleep and ventilation roster to include 08:00-16:00, 08:30-16:30, 09:00-17:00, 11:00-19:00, 13:00-21:30 and Weekend shifts.
To participate in MDT meetings to discuss patients' therapy and diagnostic studies, as well as communicating and supporting other trust staff with use of our equipment and interpretation of results. This extends to liaising with external clinicians and companies as and when needed under the direction of a manager.
To help with training of new staff in the department, assist in their inductions, as well as training to external NHS staff as and when needed.
To aid in service development projects and their implementation, as well as implementing trust and local agreed policies.
To support any equipment troubleshooting including returns to the manufacturer, or Baywater engineering company.
To abide by the departmental protocols and standard operating procedures (such as SOP's, competencies and guidelines) and to update these under the direction of managerial staff.
To maintain self and departmental development with CPD and appropriate training as agreed with managerial staff during annual appraisals.
To be able to handle direct patient care in domiciliary and acute settings, with appropriate respect, dignity and privacy.
To understand and maintain excellent standards of infection control with regard to personal space and for all equipment used within the department.
To be aware of personal limitations and seek advice from Line Manager or other appropriate Senior staff member when necessary.
To be able to escalate and concerns or problems relating to standards of patient care or conduct appropriately to the management team including chief physiologists, band 8a lead for sleep and ventilation and consultants as and when needed.
To complete all mandatory training as defined by the trust.
To have effective communication skills so as to work as part of a wider team to ensure smooth and effective running of the service.
To participate in a weekly stock check and report to managers for ordering.
To deputise for the senior physiologists in their absence.
To be actively involved in departmental research projects as and when required.
To perform general administrative, IT and housekeeping duties as and when required.
Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual's personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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The successful candidate will be required to work closely with all the consultants, nurses, physiotherapists and other clinical physiologists in the department including members of the multi-disciplinary team. It is essential that you are self-motivated and have good communication skills.

NHS AfC: Band 5
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.