Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory physiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Extended hours evening and weekends
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 344-4818QEH
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Thanet CDC
- Town
- Thanet
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Science Practitioner Specialist
Band 6
Job overview
The successful candidates will work as part of a team in a busy Respiratory department at a senior level, providing a range of respiratory investigations, and producing clinical reports. They will supervise junior staff, as well as deputise for senior staff on occasions.
The candidates will independently perform a range of Respiratory investigations, providing reports. They must have experience in a Respiratory physiology and have achieved the minimum academic qualifications in the Person Specification. Ideally they will be registered on the RCCP / AHCS / HCPC register.
Applicants who do not fulfil the full essential criteria may be considered for this post, as a band 5 progression post.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties
To Provide and contribute to the day to day running of the service
To interpret lung function tests and where required explain their meaning to non-respiratory colleagues
To be responsible for the recording of all activity, validation of results in a timely manner
To perform without supervision the following respiratory investigations in accordance with ARTP/BTS/ERS guidelines
Spirometry/Flow volume loops
Single breath Gas transfer
Static lung volumes via body plethysmography
FeNO
Reversibility studies
Performing capillary blood gases
The following service will be developed/restarted in the next 18 months and as a band 6 you will be expected to perform these diagnostic tests
CPET
Challenge testing
Field exercise tests
Skin prick test
Hyperventilation studies
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Qualifiactions
Essential criteria
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Respiratory and or sleep) or MSc Clinical Science (Respiratory Science) or equivalent
- Registration with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC Applicants in their final year of study on the PTP/STP Respiratory/Sleep Physiology programme or applicants with a different BSc Hons degree in a Physiology related subject or other relevant Science subject (minimum upper second-class Hons
Desirable criteria
- MSc in a Physiology related subject or other relevant Science
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previously worked in a respiratory physiology department
- Organizational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload - Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to perform a range of respiratory diagnostic procedures.
- Underpinning knowledge of physiology applied to the cardiovascular/respiratory system
- Knowledge of pathologies relevant to respiratory medicine
- Knowledge of medication which may be administered within Respiratory Physiology and ability to administer as appropriate
- Ability to analyse complex information, undertake all relevant tests, interpret results and provide accurate reports to Medical staff and other Healthcare professionals within Primary and Secondary care
- Provide advice to clinicians
- Ability to assess patient condition and seek expert assistance when required
- Able to provide day to day supervision of section / group of staff
Desirable criteria
- Have performed specialist tests
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) skills
- Presentation skills
- Supervisory experience
- Ability to train other staff of all levels and act as a mentor
- Ability to use evidence-based practice to ensure quality standards
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Ince
- Job title
- Lead clinical scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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