About the Hermitage Clinic

The Hermitage Clinic is a 112 bed private hospital in Lucan, West Dublin. Our specialised medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care using state-of-the-art facilities. The Clinic offers an outstanding level of expertise and cutting edge technology. We have the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment available today, full Cardiological facilities including a Cardiac Catheterisation Suite and Clinical Laboratory services

About the Role

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Pulmonary Function and Sleep medicine . As a key member of the frontline team, the Senior Respiratory Physiologist will demonstrate professional competency, team working skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

• Participate in the efficient and effective delivery of Services for the Hermitage Medical Clinic.
• Ensure the safe delivery and co-ordination of services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality service.
• To be responsible for the organisation, calibration and maintenance of clinical equipment and identification of equipment needs as required.
• Supervise and conduct full range of non invasive respiratory diagnostic tests including spirometry +/- reversibility, lung volumes with HE dilution and body plethysmography, gas transfer, inspiratory and expiratory respiratory muscle strength tests, Skin prick allergy tests, bronchial provocation tests, set up and analysis of full polysomnography and limited sleep studies with CPAP/BiPAP titration and other respiratory tests at the discretion of the Consultant in Charge. 
• To be responsible for accurate storage and filing of clinical reports
• Contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of human and budget resource plans to ensure an effective and efficient service.
• Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances with appropriate team members and take the necessary actions and report the findings as required.
• Ensure that services are based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice. 
• Ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
• Communicate effectively with Medical Consultants, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the Department.
• Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients.
• Ensure that systems for the provision of services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised.
• Contribute to an annual review of services including the preparation of an annual report.
• Ensure that all staff within the Department are familiar with the plan for management of critical incidents and that the Department is ready to meet such a demand.
• In consultation with staff continually monitor stock levels, suitability, usage and potential for savings. 
• Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.  

Essential Criteria

• BSc Clinical Measurement Science or equivalent as confirmed by the Irish institute of clinical measurement science (IICMS)
• Evidence of continued professional development, including attendance at relevant courses and relevant exam taking.
• Ideally five years post graduate experience.