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Senior Paediatric Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist, London

51.5074 -0.127758
London, United Kingdom
Posted: less than a week ago
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will perform and assist in the interpretation of a range of diagnostic sleep investigations for children and young people, including complex cardiorespiratory sleep studies in patients receiving invasive or non-invasive ventilation. The role also includes supporting children receiving long-term ventilation.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, family-centred care while ensuring investigations are performed to a high technical and professional standard in accordance with departmental protocols and AASM standards.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

Undergraduate degree in physiological sciences or equivalent
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable criteria

Eligible for professional registration as a Clinical Scientist
Post graduate degree (Masters or equivalent) in physiological sciences, or equivalent.
Registered Clinical Scientist (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)
RPGST or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

2+ years'experience working in a paediatric sleep and long-term ventilation unit.

Desirable criteria

Experience in leading or contributing to departmental research projects

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

Demonstrates strong theoretical knowledge of respiratory and sleep investigations, with competence in setting up, supervising, and interpreting paediatric cardiorespiratory sleep studies to AASM standards, including patients with complex needs and those on long-term ventilation or oxygen support.
Possesses advanced technical skills to independently troubleshoot and manage diagnostic equipment and long-term ventilation devices such as CPAP and NIV.
Provides comprehensive patient and carer support, including mask fitting, CPAP/NIV education, troubleshooting, and contributing to ongoing care and reviews.
Applies sound clinical judgement in complex situations, communicates complex clinical information effectively to a wide range of audiences, and recognises professional limitations by seeking advice when appropriate.
Works effectively both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong IT skills and adaptability in clinical practice.

Desirable criteria

Competent in the set-up, supervision, and interpretation of polysomnographic sleep studies in children to AASM standards
Competent in performing and interpreting spirometry in children
Ability to perform more complex lung function testing in adults and/or children

Other requirements

Essential criteria

Physical abilities such as to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Approachable, caring, kind and honest
Punctual and enthusiastic
Calm under reasonable pressure
Good Customer Skills
Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

Important

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

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Senior Paediatric Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist

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