Highly Specialist Respiratory / Sleep Physiologist

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering and developing a comprehensive range of respiratory and sleep diagnostics. Respiratory investigations include spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, bronchodilator reversibility and respiratory muscle assessment, with opportunities to develop advanced testing. Our established sleep service provides physiologist-led clinics, sleep diagnostics and CPAP therapy for patients with sleep-disordered breathing, alongside face-to-face and remote follow-up and a patient helpline. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and local tertiary centres. Why join us?

• Develop your expertise across respiratory physiology and sleep diagnostics.
• Access support for further training, education and CPAP competencies.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of our services.
• Support the training and development of junior staff, students and medical colleagues.
• Take an active role in clinical leadership, audit, research and service improvement.
• Contribute to MDT working and the review of complex patients.
• Be encouraged to introduce new ideas and ways of working.
  
  The successful candidate will be an experienced, adaptable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise their workload effectively.
You will require previous Band 6 experience, a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, voluntary registration with RCCP/AHCS and relevant ARTP respiratory accreditation/competencies. Experience in sleep physiology and CPAP is desirable. Experienced Band 6 applicants working towards the required competencies may be considered, with support to progress to Band 7 on completion of the relevant departmental competencies and qualifications. This is a part time post working cross site at Macclesfield District General Hospital and at the new purpose built Community Diagnsotic centre in Congleton. 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm., Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.