Highly Specialised Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Preston is seeking a skilled professional for a role in Respiratory Physiology. You will work closely with consultants to improve service delivery, participate in sleep study analysis, and deliver essential lung function tests. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and a willingness to travel between sites. Join us to help drive our respiratory service forward as part of the NHS recovery plan.

Qualifications

• Perform a full range of respiratory investigations including spirometry and sleep disorders assessment.
• Ability to manage CPAP therapy and deliver lung function tests.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sleep Service by participating in sleep study analysis.
• Deliver full lung function tests and follow up CPAP therapy.
• Ensure quality assurance and provide training for junior staff.

Skills

Full range of respiratory investigations

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and well organized

Flexible attitude

Job description

Overview

We are a small and friendly team within Respiratory and Sleep Physiology. In this role you will work closely with the Respiratory Consultants and Head of department to ensure the smooth running of the Respiratory Physiology service.

A key part of your role will be supporting the ongoing development of our staff and service by delivering regular training sessions and maintaining the highest clinical standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise and leadership to drive the Respiratory Physiology service forward, playing an important role in the next phase of the NHS recovery plan.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sleep Service by actively participating in sleep study analysis and managing CPAP therapy.
• Deliver full lung function tests, initiate and follow up CPAP therapy, and set up and analyse home sleep studies.
• Play a key role in the delivery of the Respiratory Physiology Service at Preston CDC, Royal Preston and Chorley District Hospitals and support day‑to‑day running of sleep and respiratory physiology services.
• Quality assurance and training of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Perform a full range of respiratory investigations including spirometry, diffusion, plethysmography, bronchial challenge testing, exercise testing and assessment of sleep disorders.
• Self‑motivated, well organised, excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible attitude.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.

The vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.

Thank you for taking the time to view this advert. We look forward to receiving your application.