Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to join their team for a 12-month fixed term. This role involves conducting advanced lung function tests and ensuring high-quality patient care through adherence to safety and operational standards. You will provide specialist advice and training to a multidisciplinary team while managing equipment and data effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative practices in respiratory physiology while being part of a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and advancing your expertise, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced lung function tests and procedures.
• Ability to provide specialist advice and training to healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Calibration and quality control of equipment in the Lung Function Unit.
• Plan and undertake respiratory diagnostic tests as per ARTP criteria.
• Ensure timely communication of data and reports to physicians.

Skills

Lung function testing

Risk management

Data interpretation

Patient safety

Quality control

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or related field

Current ILS certification

Tools

Computer-based data entry system

Job description

Band 7 Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist

We are seeking a Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to join our team on a 12 month fixed term basis.

As an autonomous practitioner you will undertake and report on a range of routine and advanced lung function tests and procedures within the Respiratory Physiology Department, in accordance with ARTP criteria. There will be Rotation between external and internal sites.

Responsibilities include:

1. Calibration, monitoring, safety and quality control of all equipment within the Lung Function Unit.
2. Provide highly specialist advice, teaching and training to both physiologists and other health care professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.
3. Review, develop and facilitate the implementation of standard operating procedures and guidelines within the department in accordance with current research, and national/local guidelines.
4. Financial planning, capacity and demand reviews, and understanding of budget management.
5. Keep abreast of current advances and best practice in Respiratory Physiology to provide an excellent quality patient care service through cost-effective innovation.
6. Plan and undertake a range of simple and complex respiratory diagnostic tests in accordance with ARTP criteria/local and agreed standards.
7. Responsible for the safety of patients at all times in the lung function unit through risk management and by complying with equipment safety, maintenance and infection control policies.
8. Responsible for data entry, text processing and storage of data using a computer-based data entry system.
9. Provide an interpretation of data collected on a written report within a standardised format to ensure clarity and consistency of presentation.
10. Ensure data and reports obtained from clinical investigations are issued and communicated in a timely manner to referring physicians depending on their clinical urgency.
11. Support the development of new procedures and investigations and develop staff accordingly.
12. Maintain a current ILS certification.

Please see attached JD for full responsibilities.

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