Role Information:
We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Respiratory Physiologist to provide diagnostic services within a new private Respiratory centre at 1 Welbeck Street in Central London. This is a unique opportunity to work with a group of leading Chest Physicians from the early stages of a completely new unit. You will be joining us as we embark on an exciting journey and there will be huge personal and professional development opportunities at OneWelbeck Lung Health. OneWelbeck is developing a number of other centres on other floors of 1 Welbeck Street, which will be linked but operate independently of OneWelbeck Lung Health. Further centres are also under development or planned around the UK and internationally.
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
About OneWelbeck:
OneWelbeck was founded by a group of leading clinicians whose objective is to develop a state-of-the-art private day-case centre in the greater London area.
OneWelbeck offers outpatient procedural and day-case intervention work in a unique dedicated setting to include procedures such as Ear, Nose & Throat, Permanent Pacemaker Implantation, Cryo AF Ablation, Orthopaedic, Gynaecological and Gastro-Intestinal procedures.
Welbeck Health Partners are developing several other day centres across the UK in addition to the flagship centre at 1 Welbeck Street. Further centres are also planned internationally.
· OneWelbeck Lung Health was founded by a group of leading doctors whose objective is to develop a state-of-the-art respiratory centre at the heart of the Harley Street medical area.
· The centre provides world class diagnostic treatment offering a comprehensive suite of non-invasive testing including Full Lung function tests, Reversibility testing, bronchial provocation studies and Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Tests. In conjunction with this, we have recently launched an endoscopy service offering both Bronchoscopy and EBUS.
· Phlebotomy services and CT imaging are available on the respiratory floor which operate independently of OneWelbeck Lung Health.
Controls Assurance Statement:
The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability.
Aim of the role:
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and centre to achieve the OneWelbeck Values in their day-to-day work. These are:
• Collaboration, Harnessing strength in difference
• Ambition, Seeing beyond the now
• Kindness, Supporting others
• Empowerment, Unleashing potential
The post holder will provide a responsive and efficient Clinical service to meet the needs of the Business. The post holder will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative to deal with matters on behalf of their Management Team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Lung Health team at OneWelbeck. Applicants should ideally have experience working as an independent physiologist across a range of routine investigations.
· To perform a range of complex diagnostic tests including challenging cases on adults with a broad spectrum of pathology, in an outpatient environment, at independent level.
· To use initiative, apply a problem-solving approach and report on all diagnostic tests without supervision.
· To participate in a multidisciplinary team delivering specialist respiratory diagnostic services, liaising with the Centres medical and administrative staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, consultants, and management teams.
· To communicate with clarity and sensitivity to a broad range of patient groups showing empathy and emotional support when required.
· To demonstrate advanced knowledge of the recommendations, risks, and contraindications of lung function procedures as well as the drugs involved in these procedures and communicate this information in a professional and confident manner to all patients.
· To be proficient and participate in all non-invasive respiratory procedures when required including Full lung function including reversibility and support with bronchial provocation studies and cardio-pulmonary exercise tests.
· To be a key member of the Immediate Life Support team in all Respiratory clinical areas.
· To take responsibility for self-development on a continual basis, undertaking on-the-job and other training as required, and to participate in the departmental appraisal system.
· Assist in the promotion and development of new ideas and encourage other staff to do likewise.
· Active involvement in monitoring the quality of the service provided.
· Complete all necessary documentation and records for all patients undergoing any investigation.
· To develop professional and IT skills as demanded by the needs of the department, including using the centre patient records databases and reporting systems.
· To report equipment and environmental problems according to departmental protocols, and to initiate Facilities, Domestic Services etc as required.
· To attend and actively participate in departmental meetings in conjunction with senior colleagues to contribute a proactive approach to issues relating to quality of care, technical standards and efficiency improvements, as applied to own area of work and that of colleagues.
· To assist consultant staff as and when required.
· To assist in the maintenance of daily stock levels, departmental administration and responding to patient queries.
· To participate in audits and quality initiatives as appropriate and assist in collecting departmental statistics.
Specialist training in aspects of the service will be provided as appropriate. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.
You will have completed BSc Clinical Physiology or have a relevant scientific degree, or equivalent experience. RCCP or AHCS registration and ARTP (Part 1 & Part 2) professional examination qualifications are desirable.
Infection Prevention & Control:
All OneWelbeck employees, whether involved directly or indirectly in the provision of healthcare, have a duty to cooperate with and implement Business policies and procedures in preventing and controlling infection. This includes co-operation with colleagues and contractors also involved in providing healthcare so far as is necessary to enable the Business to meet its obligations under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Safeguarding:
OneWelbeck is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and ensure they work in accordance with the OneWelbeck Safeguarding Child and Adult at Risks Policies and Procedures.
Employees should ensure that they remain up to date with safeguarding training requirements and know how to report safeguarding concerns or allegations against staff and should follow safeguarding policy and procedures and the allegations against staff policy.
Confidentiality:
Maintain confidentiality in relation to personal data held for colleagues and patients, ensuring that it is processed lawfully; for no purpose other than that for which it was obtained; is relevant to that purpose; is retained for no longer than is necessary; is processed in accordance with the rights of the subject to access and accuracy; and is protected from accidental loss or damage by the requirements of the Data Protection Act (as amended), and records management guidance.
Maintain confidentiality of patient-identifiable personal data using a non-identifiable alternative, where practicable, and limiting access on a strictly need-to-know basis under the responsibilities of OneWelbeck Lung Health, OneWelbeck Caldicott Guardian.
Salary and Benefits
40 hours/week Monday – Friday with the occasional Saturday (half day)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
To apply, please email your current CV and cover letter to mark.howlett-foster@onewelbeck.com