Respiratory Physiologist - Technician Kettering, England
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Respiratory physiologist to support the pulmonary function department and to lead in the development of sleep and Ventilation Services. This is an exciting time to join as we are continually striving to improve services.
Perform all the physiological tests performed in the department.
Patient/Customer care.
Support and train junior staff
To manage the pulmonary function department, this includes ordering of consumables and stock items and to manage the budget for the department, and the management of staff
To liaise between the department and head of Respiratory Medicine on all matters
To be able, to perform all the physiological tests performed in the department
To obtain accurate and informative results from patients and any other subjects performing the tests, calculate results and input / retrieve appropriate information and relevant data into and from the patient database accordingly.
To lead the development of sleep and ventilation services and to the continuous development of Respiratory Services.
Support the nurses on the respiratory ward by educating and training them on all aspects of non invasive ventilation, and to initiate Domicially NIV
To give lectures and general advice when necessary to other groups both internally within the hospital and externally.
To be involved in the evaluation of new equipment.
To be involved in audit and research programs where necessary.
To demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
