Respiratory Physiologist, Thoracic

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly and supportive Respiratory Physiology team.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality respiratory physiology service, providing accurate, safe and patient-centred diagnostic investigations. You will work closely with respiratory physicians, nurses, physiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the diagnosis and management of patients with respiratory conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Respiratory Physiologist to develop their clinical and technical skills within a supportive environment, with opportunities for continuing professional development and progression.

Main duties of the job

• To competently perform a full range of basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients.
• To competently analyse basic lung function tests on adults and paediatric patients.
• To competently set-up sleep studies and analyse and report sleep studies.
• To competently initiate patients on CPAP/VPAP therapy, follow-up and review patients.
• To review and prioritise inpatient requests for respiratory investigations within lung function tests, sleep studies and CPAP/VPAP set-ups.
• To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
• To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency.
• To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.
• To deputise for the Senior Respiratory Physiologists when necessary and undertake any other duties at the discretion of the Clinical lead Respiratory Physiologist or their deputies.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.
• To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.

Benefits

• The full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• ARTP Part 1& 2 Qualifications.
• Extensive experience of working in a Lung Function & Sleep Department.
• Sound knowledge of Lung Function and Sleep investigations.

Experience:

• Extensive experience of working within a Respiratory Physiology Department.
• Competently to perform and analyse / interpreting Lung function tests, CPAP set-up, CPAP reviews and Sleep Studies.
• Evidence of implementing innovation or having responsibility for part of service delivery.
• Well-organised and able to prioritise own workload and that of others.

Skills:

• Excellent personal communication and team working skills.