Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist

Job Title:
Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist

Specialism:
Respiratory

Location:
Cumbria, UK

Salary:
£26.00 hourly

Type:
Locum, Full Time/Part Time

Join us for an exciting ongoing opportunity as a Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist within the Respiratory Department in Cumberland, UK. Earn £26.00 hourly with the flexibility of full time or part time work, offered over two or three days. This position suits those looking for a dynamic experience in respiratory healthcare, providing a perfect backdrop to enhance your skills and contribute to patient care of the highest quality.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility of tailoring your work schedule to fit your lifestyle, ensuring a perfect work-life balance.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Benefit from an excellent hourly rate of £26.00, allowing you to maximise your earnings.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a supportive team in Cumberland where you can expand your skills and advance your career in respiratory healthcare.

As a locum professional, you will gain diverse experiences, work in various settings, and meet a wide range of healthcare professionals. Enhance your career as a Respiratory Physiologist while enjoying the beauty and unique culture of Cumberland.

What you will do:

• Employ the highest standards of skills and knowledge in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting, and treatments to achieve the best quality of patient care.
• Perform and report routine and urgent lung function testing autonomously.
• Frequently manoeuvre patients and equipment to undertake required testing.
• Conduct and score home sleep studies, providing critical insights into patient conditions.
• Counsel patients on the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), set up CPAP therapy, and manage follow-up consultations for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS).
• Refer patients on for further investigations as appropriate.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures and safeguard children and vulnerable adults, attending required training sessions.
• Communicate complex information to patients, including those with learning disabilities, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Utilise specialist, highly complex and expensive test equipment responsibly, including fault reporting.
• Operate equipment that requires fine motor skills with precision and care.

Requirements:

• HCPC Registration: Essential for providing legal and professional assurance of your skills.
• Experience: Minimum of two years specialising as a Respiratory Physiologist.
• Car Driver: Preferable, to facilitate convenient travel for patient consultations and testing.

Step into the charming life of Cumberland, where rolling landscapes meet historic architecture. Enjoy a balance of professional satisfaction and the personal reward of living in one of the UK's most picturesque locations. Come and make a difference in the world of respiratory health while enjoying the best of what Cumberland has to offer.

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