Job summary
You will be joining a busy sleep physiology service based across 5 sites in Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Margate. We are a friendly welcoming team who enjoy working together and supporting each other. We have links with a number of local universities, including Canterbury Christ Church University and Kent and Medway Medical School. The sleep physiology team are passionate about supporting staff development identified via regular supportive one to ones and the appraisal process.On applying for this post, you must meet the essential criteria for qualifications
Main duties of the job
We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities to all of our team members as we actively encourage and support all appropriate professional development. Therefore, to meet the demands of this job role, as a Band 6 Senior Clinical Physiologist in Sleep, you would be expected to complete the ARTP Pulse Oximetry and Polygraphy Practitioner Certificate and the ARTP Sleep Practitioner CPAP Certificate (Advanced) within the first 12 to 15 months of employment with theTrust, if you do not already hold these. Individualised development opportunities will then be discussed.Applications from individuals wishing to work full or part time will be considered. The named hospital base for these posts is negotiable depending on preference, however the successful candidates are expected to work across other Trust sites to support the sleep physiology service and its needs.
About us
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 for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Work within a sleep breathing disorders service or a relevant associated field
- Undertake respiratory polygraphy analysis and reporting
- Formal / informal teaching to a range of healthcare practitioners, patients, carers and their families
- Independently undertaking sleep outpatient clinics, specifically in the assessment, review and management of follow-up patients using APAP
- Work within a multidisciplinary Team
- Work within known policies and national/international guidelines (AASM, ARTP, BSS, BTS,ERS/ATS NICE etc) making appropriate judgements within the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Participated in clinical audit, research and service development
- Experience of developing standards, policies and protocols
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentoring others
- Improving the patient experience
- Improving the patient experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs (the equivalent of grade C or above) in Maths, English and a Science, preferably Biology
- Degree level education relevant to post i.e. clinically appropriate BSc
- Continuing evidence of CPD
- Willingness to undertake further appropriate qualifications if do not have i.e. Level 6 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep), STP in Respiratory and Sleep and / or Post Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine
Desirable
- Registered respiratory / sleep physiologist / scientist with the RCCP or AHCS
- Relevant sleep physiology qualifications e.g. ARTP Overnight Oximetry and Polygraphy
- Practitioner Certificate, ARTP Progression / Practitioner CPAP
- Certificate Formal teaching and mentorship qualification
Governance
Essential
- Demonstrates a patient focused approach
- Awareness of components of clinical governance
- Participate in audit, research or service development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Be aware and adhere to Trust Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM
St Peters Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
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