Lead Respiratory Physiologist — Sleep, PFT & CPET

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join a busy respiratory department in Leicester. The role involves performing and interpreting pulmonary function testing, sleep studies and CPETs, with supervisory responsibilities and training opportunities.

You should have a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory), ARTP Practitioner Examination (or working towards it) and at least 2 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent required.
• ARTP Practitioners Examination or working towards it preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Respiratory Physiologist.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret all respiratory investigations in the department.
• Conduct full pulmonary function tests with bronchodilator therapy.
• Supervise and interpret CPETs for various patients.
• Interpret sleep investigations and advise appropriate therapy.
• Maintain QA and ensure regulatory standards for equipment.

Skills

Lung function testing

Sleep investigations

CPET interpretation

Team supervision

Education

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory)

ARTP Practitioners Examination

RCCP registration

Tools

Spirometry equipment

Blood gas analyser

Sleep study equipment

Job description

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join a busy respiratory department in Leicester. The role involves performing and interpreting pulmonary function testing, sleep studies and CPETs, with supervisory responsibilities and training opportunities.

You should have a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory), ARTP Practitioner Examination (or working towards it) and at least 2 years’ experience.