Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the sleep and vent team at Royal Free.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Respiratory Clinical Physiology, PTP, Biological Science subject or equivalent.
Desirable
- ARTP part 1 & 2 or equivalent
- RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) registered or equivalent
- Further education in subjects relevant to respiratory function & physiological measurements
- Specialist knowledge in practical & theoretical aspects of respiratory physiology & disorders
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience as a Respiratory Physiologist
- Teaching & mentoring junior staff and students (student healthcare scientists & other healthcare professionals)
- Experience of managing own time and workload effectively
- Experience working independently as well as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of performing and interpreting Sleep and Lung Function tests
Skills and Atitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
Desirable
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 07 November 2024
