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The respiratory department at University Hospital Monklands are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, experienced physiologist to join our small but busy department.
The department provides a wide variety of tests including: Performing and reporting full pulmonary function tests, outreach spirometry, cardio-pulmonary exercise tests, challenge tests including histamines, mannitol and exercise induced asthma tests. Skin prick testing, LTOT and ambulatory oxygen assessments and 5ch sleep study analysis and reporting. Development in acute NIV monitoring and possible expansion of sleep service in the future.
This is an exciting opportunity due to the development of the new Monklands
Candidates under Annex 21 will also be considered
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
BSc. in Clinical physiology or other relevant subject plus ARTP parts 1 & 2 or equivalent academic and work experience.
Operating at a level to be RCCP registered.
Evidence of certificated courses, internal and external, on basic and specialised procedures for CPD portfolio, in keeping with standards set by Health Professional Council and Registration Council for Clinical Physiology.
Must have completed a wide variety of formal, accredited courses on specific procedures and disease processes.
Expected to continually update knowledge and skills to provide optimum care.
Must be able to use own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
Must have a working knowledge of relevant national standards, professional guidelines and local rules and safety practices.
Must have experience in using specialist software packages for pulmonary function tests and sleep screening.
Must be able to use general computer software packages such as Word.
Must have up to date knowledge of Basic Adult Life Support.
Must be able to communicate complex information to other professional groups (including manufacturers).
Must be able to train groups of other professional staff.
Must be able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations e.g. patients becoming unwell during testing, unco-operative patients.
Informl enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Clare Masson, Chief Clinical Pyhsiologist, on 01236 712215
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Fiona Russell. Recruitment Administrator on 01698 377721
Please note: we anticiapte a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received