Job overview
We're looking to appoint a Respiratory Physiologist on a permanent, part time basis to provide a high quality, patient focused, efficient Respiratory service within the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust.
The successful applicant should posses a BSc in Clinical Physiology/Science with post qualification experience working at Band 6 Senior Physiologist level.
This post is based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
Main duties of the job
The role of The Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist is to provide a high quality, patient focused, efficient Respiratory service within the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust
Work in conjunction with the department manager and other staff to ensure the service needs are met
Performance of the full range of routine and more specialised Respiratory diagnostic tests
Responsible for the monitoring and performance of calibration and quality control procedures for all equipment
Supervision of less experienced staff
Teaching and training of students, trainees and Trust staff
Updates own professional knowledge
Participation in research and development activities in Respiratory Medicine
Working for your organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of district general hospital services for nearly half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Together the hospitals have just over 700 beds and assessment & treatment trolleys.
Our main service locations are The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
The Cardio-respiratory Department has a base at both hospital sites and is looking for a dynamic, professional and self-motivated Respiratory Physiologist to join our team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.