Respiratory Physiologist: Lung Function & Sleep Diagnostics

University Hospitals Plymouth Nhs Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Physiologist to join the Lung Function & Sleep Service at Derriford, Plymouth. You will plan, undertake and perform a range of diagnostic assessments in line with ARTP/BTS guidelines, reporting results to referrers and contributing to patient care.

The post requires an undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or PTP, ARTP Parts I & II, and sound knowledge of respiratory physiology.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or PTP qualification or equivalent science related subject.
• Professional Exams
• ARTP Parts I & II

Responsibilities

• Plan, undertake and perform diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP/BTS guidelines.
• Spirometry, peak flow, gas transfer and CPET where applicable.
• Produce reports and interpret results for the medical team.
• Work with Senior Specialist Physiologists to develop the service.

Skills

Respiratory physiology

Lung function tests

Sleep monitoring

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology

PTP qualification

ARTP Part I & II

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Physiologist to join the Lung Function & Sleep Service at Derriford, Plymouth. You will plan, undertake and perform a range of diagnostic assessments in line with ARTP/BTS guidelines, reporting results to referrers and contributing to patient care.

The post requires an undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or PTP, ARTP Parts I & II, and sound knowledge of respiratory physiology.