Respiratory physiologist

To ensure that health and safety and infection control measures are adhered to at all times To ensure that all equipment faults are reported to the senior lung function technician and in their absence to EBME To advise and demonstrate safe manual handling techniques Demonstrate to patients how to use the equipment that they will be using in their own homes EG Nebulizers To help manage the administration and organisation of the lung function department To maintain accurate computer and written records that fulfils the legal requirements and can be used for audit To complete appropriate reports regarding community activity as required To ensure any written reports are filed promptly in the appropriate place To manage written verbal referrals to the service ensuring they are entered onto the computer system and filed as appropriate To support the management of the appointments system Ensuring pre designed letters are sent to patients in a timely manner To speak with patients on the telephone addressing any questions or enquiries To use ICare and RIO to check patients details and input relevant information allowing for audit around the lung function service To undertake general administrative tasks within the lung function department service particularly relating to record keeping filing supplies errands and message taking To undertake photocopying tasks EG Patient information leaflets To comply with all policies and procedures particularly the Lone Working policy the Health and safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act To report on complaints accidents and clinical incidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures in locations where spirometry sessions are to be held To be familiar with all emergency and precautionary procedures both on and off site and to respond as necessary EG Emergency resuscitation infection control etc To identify and report a clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinical area Demonstrate an innovative and patient centred approach to treatment and care To work with patients and their families who are living and managing with complex chronic conditions To own a car and be driver To be familiar with emergency and precautionary procedures both within the hospital and in locations where spirometry services are held To undertake any other duties as requested by the senior lung function technician and the lead respiratory nurse To participate in the individual performance review KSF and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development