Band 6 Locum Respiratory Physiologist - Split post between Hemel Hempstead & Harpenden

Pulse Healthcare; Hemel Hempstead, Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare seeks a Band 6 Locum Respiratory Physiologist for a split post between Hemel Hempstead and Harpenden. Start ASAP for 17 weeks, full-time hours, at a daily rate of £320.

The role involves performing respiratory and sleep studies, analysing results, and delivering reports within a multidisciplinary team. You will support CPAP setup, troubleshooting, and OSA patient management, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Experience as Respiratory Physiologist with band 6 level preferred.
• Proven ability to manage OSA patients and CPAP therapy.
• Skilled in interpreting multichannel sleep studies and pulse oximetry reports.
• CPAP setup, troubleshooting and mask changes.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to educate patients and families.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive respiratory and sleep studies.
• Analyze and interpret test results.
• Provide accurate, timely reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory and sleep disorders.

Skills

OSA patient management

Interpret sleep study reports

CPAP setup and troubleshooting

CPAP mask changes

OSA patient long-term management

Patient group presentations

Documentation

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and interpersonal skills

Independent workload management

Respiratory Physiologist experience

Job description

Band 6 Locum Respiratory Physiologist - Split post between Hemel Hempstead & Harpenden

Role: Locum Respiratory Physiologist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Split post between Hemel Hempstead & Harpenden
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 17 weeks
Hours: Full-time
Rate: £320 per day

The Clinical Physiology team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join our team in Hemel Hempstead & Harpenden. This is a full‑time position starting ASAP, with a competitive daily rate of £320 per day. The role is initially for a duration of 17 weeks, with the possibility of extension based on performance and departmental needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will conduct comprehensive respiratory and sleep studies. You will analyze and interpret test results. You will provide accurate and timely reports. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans. You will educate patients and their families about respiratory and sleep disorders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experienced in OSA patient management
• Ability to interpret Multichannel sleep study and pulse oximetry automated reports
• CPAP set up and troubleshooting
• CPAP Mask changes
• Patient engagement and long-term management of OSA with CPAP
• Presenting to patient groups
• Clinic based work – Hemel Hospital or Harpenden Hospital
• Good documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Proven experience as a Respiratory Physiologist.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you will quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you will have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.