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Respiratory Research Physiologist | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Dependant on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW3 6NP |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6385946/196-LIS8588 |
Summary
A Respiratory Physiologist post has become available within the busy lung clearance index (LCI) core facility; you will become skilled in the multiple breath washout (MBW) measurement, working with adults and children requiring both standard and specialist physiological measurements. You willperform tasks within the LCI core facility, including training and qualification of LCI operators and over reading of LCI traces sent in from a number of European and worldwide cystic fibrosis centres participating in innovative clinical trials. You will also assist with the coordination of clinical trial activity undertaken by the teamworking directly with the research and clinical team under the direction of the project manager.
The candidate must have a BSc, BTEC or equivalent qualification in a scientific subject. They should have experience in working with children as well as patients within a healthcare setting. The candidate must also communicate well with others, be adept with computers and have good organisational skills.
The contract is a one year full time, fixed term contract, with potential for extension post this period.
To work within the Lung Clearance Index (LCI) Core Facility:
1. Become skilled in the multiple breath washout (MBW) measurement, a highly specialised respiratory function test.
2. Assist with the training,qualification and over reading service for the MBW test.
3. Assist with the coordination of clinical trial activity undertaken by the team.
4. Work with adults and children requiring both standard and specialist physiological measurements, mostly cystic fibrosis (CF).
5. Involvement in departmental research projects.
6. Work closely with the clinical service in the performance of MBW measurements.
It is our aim that each child and their family should be treated as individuals. We acknowledge the importance of the family to their child and will work in partnership to provide the best possible care in a safe and caring manner.
The Lung Clearance Index Core facility is a research group within the Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Lung Infection department with Professor Jane Davies. Professor Jane Davies and Clare Saunders have vast experience in paediatric respiratory physiology, providing a global service for the novel lung clearance index test.
Patient / customer care
· Train in and perform a broad range of respiratory investigation procedures and any other tests as deemed necessary. Perform procedures accurately and reproducibly according to standard operating procedures.
· Explain tests clearly, in an age appropriate manner, to enable the patients to perform physiological tests, working with the child, family & multi-disciplinary team members to obtain accurate results & achieve best possible outcomes.
· Carry out the qualification service, liaising with operators across Europe, continually improving the service.
· Conduct training courses for MBW operators from across Europe and assist in the creation of training material.
• Establish excellent relationships with investigators, consultants, members of clinical teams, research staff, and patients. Maintain strong links and work with other centers involved in trials.Liaise with clinical and non-clinical departments/staff and the research team to ensure all requirements for the study have been negotiated and are in place.
Communication
· Play a key role in coordinating clinical research activities, working directly with the research and clinical team under the direction of the project manager.
• Maintain essential study documents during set-up and throughout study conduct.
• Assist in the process of study information dissemination, recruitment and informed consent.
· Communicate effectively with patients & parents at an age appropriate level, listen to parents, nursing staff and play therapists for advice on best approach to engage each child in a required test.
· Liaise closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring collaborative working practices & professionalism at all times.
· Capability and willingness to travel across Europe to provide technical expertise in training and troubleshooting with respect to MBW testing
People management
· Participate in own performance review with manager to create a meaningful personal development plan, completing objectives set
· Attend study lectures, courses & conferences as agreed with manager to fulfil personal development plan
Service development
• Complete all protocol specific training and education
• Implement departmental procedures & policies ensuring best practice at all times
• Manage the processing, storage and shipment of biological samples
• Assist in researchprojects & audits within the respiratory department
Policy development
• Implement the trust policies & protocols within the department
Resource management
• Safe use of equipment involving routine calibration, maintenance, quality control, problem solving, reporting faults & disinfection of equipment
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering non-stock items
Information management
• To ensure all patient data is stored in a suitable manner adhering to trust information governance policy
Further sections
• To ensure all mandatory training courses such as Manual handling, Fire, Resuscitation, health and safety are attended on an annual basis and the knowledge gained adhered to.
• To abide by the Trust’s core behaviours for staff and all other Trust policies including standing financial instructions, research governance, clinical governance, patient and public involvement, codes and practices, and health and safety policies
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.
This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jul 2024