Autonomous Respiratory Physiologist: Spirometry & Sleep

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust invites applications for an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist to join our team led by the Chief Respiratory Physiologist. You will perform spirometry, reversibility testing, FeNO, CO, pulse oximetry and blood gas sampling and contribute to outpatient respiratory polygraphy.

You will work as an autonomous practitioner, adhere to BTS/ARTP standards, undertake CPD, and help expand our service.

Qualifications

• Experience and full autonomy in spirometry.
• Experience in a wide range of diagnostic respiratory investigations including plethysmography.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide spirometry, reversibility testing, FeNO, CO, pulse oximetry and blood gas sampling.
• Provide timely reports, feedback and advice to medics and nursing staff.
• Contribute to outpatient respiratory polygraphy and Sleep service initiatives.
• Support other staff in completing nationally recognised qualifications.

Skills

Spirometry

Reversibility testing

FeNO

CO measurement

Pulse oximetry

Blood gas sampling

Autonomous practitioner

Working under pressure

Education

ARTP spirometry certification

Tools

Plethysmography

Job description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust invites applications for an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist to join our team led by the Chief Respiratory Physiologist. You will perform spirometry, reversibility testing, FeNO, CO, pulse oximetry and blood gas sampling and contribute to outpatient respiratory polygraphy.

You will work as an autonomous practitioner, adhere to BTS/ARTP standards, undertake CPD, and help expand our service.