JOB Description
TITLE:
Locum Senior Respiratory Scientist
REPORTING TO:
Senior Respiratory Scientist. & Executive Management
QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Candidates must:
(i)
Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from DIT Kevin Street or Equivalent
Or
(ii)
(iii)
Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement
(MPPM) from DIT Kevin Street or Equivalent
Or
Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8).
And
Have a minimum of 3 years satisfactory relevant post qualification experience
And
Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge
the functions of the role.
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and
capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such
as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient
service
January 2012
ROLE SUMMARY:
This is a Locum position to cover Maternity Leave
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Conduct full range of invasive and non invasive respiratory diagnostic tests
including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, inspiratory and expiratory
pressure measurements, body plethysmography ,
2. Set up and disconnect Full Polysomnography and to analyse these studies.
3. Perform Mannitol challenge testing
4. To comply with Health & Safety Policies and to ensure that all equipment is
calibrated and maintained and entered into maintenance logbook as per Health
and Safety Policy.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is responsible for conducting Pulmonary Function Testing and Full
Polysomnography, They must communicate effectively with the Senior Respiratory
Scientist on any issues which may arise and also with nursing staff to ensure patient
safety is maintained
WORKING TOGETHER
By working together employees are expected to display a positive, helpful and caring
attitude in the way they conduct themselves encouraging the confidence of patients,
colleagues and others.
QUALITY
Patient satisfaction must be to the forefront of your concern. Every patient is to be
treated as an individual and provided with a high quality service in terms of courtesy,
kindness, interest and efficiency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The duties of the post may be reviewed and if appropriate changed in discussion with
the post holder to facilitate career development and ensure the most effective service
is provided.
Note: This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the
post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and
may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time
by the Senior Respiratory Scientist or Chief Executive Officer.
January 2012
January 2012
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST:
Respiratory Scientist
DEPARTMENT:
PFT Department
LOCATION:
Hermitage Medical Clinic
FACTORS
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Clinical
Measurement or a Certificate
in Medical Physics and
Physiological Measurement.
Or Equivalent
Membership of the Irish
Association of Respiratory
Scientist (IARS)
Be
competent
Polysomnography
scoring.
Experience
(Length & Type)
3 year post
experience
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Health:
January 2012
Full
and
qualification
Experience
in
Polysomnography
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Core Aptitudes
in
set
Full
Ability to work on own
Initiative
Excellent
interdisciplinary
Communication Skills
Ability to lead and work
as part of a team.
Organisational Skills
Problem solving
Change Management
Time Management
Flexibility
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Project
Management
Innovation
and
problem
solving
skills.
A candidate for and any person holding the position must be fully competent and
capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such
as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient
service.
Character:
Each candidate for and any person holding the position must be of good character, i.e.
favourable Garda Clearance reply.
January 2012