NAAS-- - Respiratory Physiologist, Basic

Respiratory Physiologist, Basic Grade

There are currently 1 permanent whole-time posts available.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled

***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed digital application forms only***

Informal Enquiries:

Ann Marie O Connell

Email: annmarie.oconnell1@hse.ie

Tel: 045 849554

HR Contact:

Elizabeth Kidd

Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources

Email: Elizabeth.Kidd@hse.ie

Mobile: 087 3379265

Purpose of the Post:

Under the general direction of duly authorised Officers, the Physiologist will undertake the duties appropriate to a Respiratory Physiologist, subject to the supervision of the Senior Respiratory Physiologist.

The Physiologist should be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis, treatment and care of respiratory patients. The Physiologist may be required to work daytime flexible hours in order to deliver patient oriented service.

Requirements in this area include the ability to handle sick patients, with sympathy and understanding, and at the same time encouraging maximum effort from them when carrying out pulmonary function tests. The presentation of test results is also the responsibility of the Physiologist.

In addition, the holder of this post will be required to carry out and participate in a wide range of medical procedures. A complete understanding of all such procedures and an ability to make accurate measurements is essential.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology.

Or

(ii) Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

Or

(iii) Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification in Clinical Measurement (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science (IICMS).

Or

(iv) (a) Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology.

Or

(b) An equivalent scientific qualification as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science awarded in or before 2005. (See Note 1*)

And

(b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

In exceptional cases, where the IICMS are not in a position to validate pre 2005 qualifications, the Clinical Measurement Physiologists experts on the eligibility/selection board may, at their discretion, deem as eligible:

HSE applicants who are currently employed as Clinical Measurement Physiologists, and who were employed in or before 2005, on the presentation of proof of their qualification/s that was acceptable on the commencement of their employment.

2. Health

Candidates 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.

3. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements:

.Please demonstrate your depth and breadth of experience in respiratory as relevant to the role.

***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed digital application forms only***