Respiratory Lab Assistant - Lung Function Testing

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Respiratory Physiologist for a fixed-term 12-month role based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The position is full-time (36 hours per week) with a Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30 shift, rotating across GG&C sites to provide diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities include basic lung function testing (spirometry, FeNO), reversibility testing as needed, data collation for ongoing research, and participation in training and teaching days.

Qualifications

• Completion of in-house training program (6 months) and attainment of a professional body Spirometry certificate to perform basic investigations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of basic software packages and Microsoft Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostic lung function testing (Spirometry, FeNO).
• Perform reversibility testing where required (nebulisers/MDI).
• Report basic lung function testing results.
• Collate data for the service during ongoing research projects under guidance of senior staff.
• Attend in-house training programmes as required.
• Participate in research projects and new developments linked to the service.
• Promote the service at clinical meetings, conferences and education days where applicable

Skills

Microsoft packages

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Spirometry certification

Basic software skills

Standard Grades in Science/Maths

Education

Standard Grades in Science/Maths

Spirometry certification (Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Respiratory Physiologist for a fixed-term 12-month role based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The position is full-time (36 hours per week) with a Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30 shift, rotating across GG&C sites to provide diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities include basic lung function testing (spirometry, FeNO), reversibility testing as needed, data collation for ongoing research, and participation in training and teaching days.