Respiratory physiologist

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a professional to carry out routine lung function investigations at their facilities. The role involves leading spirometry training and ensuring effective patient care. The ideal candidate will be able to perform complex tests and actively contribute to service developments. Previous experience in evaluation and training is essential. This position offers the opportunity to work independently within community settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in performing complex lung function tests.
• Lead on spirometry training and support healthcare practitioners.
• Incorporate audit findings into practice for service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex lung function tests.
• Participate in evaluation and integrate findings into practice.
• Ensure safe diagnostics are conducted and results reported accurately.

Skills

Ability to perform lung function tests

Ability to lead spirometry training

Experience in evaluation and research

Clinically credible practitioner

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out routine lung function investigations to a high standard and in a professional manner whilst working within departmental guidelines, both at Lewisham Hospital and in the community setting. They will lead on spirometry training, offering support and guidance to practitioners across a variety of healthcare settings and take an active role in the continuing professional development of their colleagues. They will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies. They may work independently at times and will be responsible for delivering a safe and effective diagnostic service, prioritising patient referrals. They will help to develop the service by identifying cost and quality improvements where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of standard and complex tests and procedures including capillary blood gas monitoring and spirometry.
• Participate in evaluation, audit, and research and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.

Responsibilities (continued)

• Actively promote health and prevent ill health in staff and patients, and contribute to a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Work independently under indirect supervision of the senior lung function technician across a variety of community settings, offering education and performing spirometry.
• Ensure diagnostics are undertaken safely and in a timely manner, reporting and documenting results in line with legislation, policies and procedures.

Service Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Identify opportunities to develop the service, including cost and quality improvements. The post holder may engage with equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives as part of organisational commitments.

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to perform a wide range of standard and complex lung function tests, including spirometry and capillary blood gas monitoring.
• Ability to lead spirometry training and provide education and guidance to practitioners across different settings.
• Experience in evaluation, audit, and research, with the ability to incorporate findings into practice.
• Clinically credible practitioner with the ability to deliver safe, effective diagnostic services and prioritise referrals.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bethany Edwards | Job title: Senior Respiratory Physiologist | Email: [e-mail] | Telephone: [phone]