Lead Respiratory Physiologist & Sleep Diagnostics

The Princess Alexandra Hospital Nhs Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing focus

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Chief Respiratory Physiologist to lead a range of respiratory and sleep diagnostic tests. The role is based at Harlow, with work across PAHT sites, and involves independent testing of outpatients and producing reports.

You will manage lung function investigations, interpretation, and teaching, contribute to service development, and work 40 hours per week in a permanent post.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of data systems and back-up for lung function testing.
• Implement local and national policies, codes of practice and guidelines for best practice in Sleep Diagnostics and related fields.
• Develop and implement new ways of working to improve efficiency and productivity of the services.
• Propose changes to and implement new policies within the lung function service (Adults).
• Plan day-to-day activities for staff and service provision within the Lung Function Services (Adults).
• Liaise with reception staff to ensure smooth running of the lung function clinics in adults.
• Ensure correct and up-to-date information is entered onto Trust and departmental databases for audit/research.
• Take part in research and audit studies within the department as requested by senior staff.

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Chief Respiratory Physiologist to lead a range of respiratory and sleep diagnostic tests. The role is based at Harlow, with work across PAHT sites, and involves independent testing of outpatients and producing reports.

You will manage lung function investigations, interpretation, and teaching, contribute to service development, and work 40 hours per week in a permanent post.