Senior Respiratory Physiologist

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester Forest East; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Lung function testing

Sleep investigations

CPET interpretation

Team supervision

Formazione

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory)

ARTP Practitioners Examination

RCCP registration

Strumenti

Spirometry equipment

Blood gas analyser

Sleep study equipment

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our busy, well-equipped department.

You must be proficient in a range of comprehensive procedures in adults including spirometry, lung function testing, reversibility studies, blood gas analysis, sleep and ventilation services.

The successful candidate will need excellent interpersonal skills, be able to motivate and develop others. They should enjoy working as part of a team but also be able to work autonomously with some degree of responsibility. They will be encouraged to develop their skills to become a lead person within one of the specialist areas.

The department is committed to the PTP and STP training programmes and you would be expected to contribute your knowledge and skills towards the delivery of these.

You must ideally hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years experience. Ideally you should have passed the ARTP Practitioners Professional Examination or are working towards it and ideally be on the RCCP voluntary register.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be proficient in performing and interpreting all respiratory investigations performed within the department.

• Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy
• Assess airways hyper-reactivity and respiratory tract inflammation
• Supervise, perform and interpret medically unsupervised Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Tests (CPETs), on both congenital cardiac and respiratory patients with assessment of exercise-induced airways obstruction if indicated
• Simulate and assess patients' oxygen requirements during a flight and advise the patient and clinician their results and requirements.
• Interpret and perform complex sleep investigations, for clinicians on the patient's condition and advise appropriate therapy
• To be able to initiate, review and adjust treatment for patients with sleep-related disorders for both Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
• They will be able to perform blood gas analysis to assess for patients respiratory status and titration of oxygen or NIV requirements.

Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Job responsibilities

• Involved with maintaining clinical standards, evidence based practice within the speciality.
• Assist with clinical supervision and training of technical staff and other professionals, across disciplines.
• Undertake an active role in developing and promoting Physiology within the specialty.
• Be actively involved in the training and development of staff within the Physiology Team.
• To participate in the development of the specialist services.
• To assist with implementation and dissemination policies and promote changes to working practice.
• Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function, outpatients and exercise testing areas.
• To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies.
• To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards.
• To promote regular quality assurance (QA).
• To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability.
• To troubleshoot equipment faults and, if required, to organise equipment repair in order to maintain an efficient service.
• Ability to multi-task and cope with constant change and interruptions.
• Act accordingly when exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances when dealing directly with patients and/or their relative

Essential person specification

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• BSc (Hons) Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent
• ARTP Practitioners Examination (or equivalent)
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
• Minimum of 2 years as a Qualified Respiratory Physiologist
• Knowledge and practical experience of routine and complex lung function and sleep investigations
• Knowledge and practical experience of other physiological investigations including GI physiology and autonomic function tests
• Able to interpret and report on routine lung function and sleep study results
• Evidence of supervision and training
• Shows interest in caring for people
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
• Smart professional appearance
• Clearly spoken
• General physical ability to undertake required duties
• Confident manner
• Able to use logical thinking to deal with common equipment errors seen within a respiratory lab
• Is able to fulfil the job description
• Ability to motivate, train, supervise and delegate to junior members of staff
• Able to work as a team
• Good organisational skills, methodical
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritise workload and show initiative when working alone
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines, including planning a broad range of complex activities
• Reliable
• Attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service and users
• Ability to travel across sites if required

Desirable

• Basic life support in adults
• RCCP voluntary registration
• Full driving licence

Closing date: 27 October 2026
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (Band 6, Agenda for Change)
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months, full-time
Location: Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.