Respiratory Physiologist & Sleep Services Lead

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Respiratory Physiologist to provide specialist respiratory and sleep services across Wirral and Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre. The role involves analysis, reporting, and supervision of junior staff within a dynamic team.

The post holder will contribute to teaching and training days, participate in clinical audits and research, and help maintain high standards of safety and patient care within respiratory services.

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science focused on respiratory physiology.
• Membership of HCPC or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience applying respiratory physiology in clinical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret a wide range of clinical investigations and produce reports.
• Supervise junior staff and deputise for senior management.
• Cover clinics in the Wirral region and at Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre.
• Organise and deliver respiratory and sleep service components as required.
• Educate junior staff and students in respiratory topics.
• Participate in audits, research and development.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory tests

Safe handling of respiratory equipment

Basic IT skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science (respiratory physiology)

HCPC registration or membership

Experience applying respiratory physiology in clinical assessment

Tools

Vyaire SentrySuite

Lovemedical Bluecherry

Resmed Airview

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Respiratory Physiologist to provide specialist respiratory and sleep services across Wirral and Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre. The role involves analysis, reporting, and supervision of junior staff within a dynamic team.

The post holder will contribute to teaching and training days, participate in clinical audits and research, and help maintain high standards of safety and patient care within respiratory services.