Senior Respiratory Physiologist

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join their dynamic team for a one-year maternity cover. This role, based across several hospitals, involves conducting vital respiratory diagnostics and contributing to a physiologist-led remote CPAP monitoring service. With a focus on patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you'll be integral to enhancing patient outcomes in respiratory and sleep services. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive and professional environment, committed to continuous development and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must have a Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent with Band 5 experience.
• AHCS registration or working towards it is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct respiratory diagnostics including spirometry and pulmonary function tests.
• Manage clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.

Skills

Excellent patient care

Ability to work independently

Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

Excellent interpersonal skills

Quality control of own work

Knowledge of sleep disorders

Education

HNC/Degree in Respiratory Physiology

Registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science

Tools

PFT equipment

Job description

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Main area: Respiratory Medicine

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract: Fixed term: 1 year (One year Maternity cover)

Hours:

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 337-NP-8549MM-A

Site: Central Middlesex Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 per annum Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 28/03/2025 23:59

Job overview:

Senior Respiratory Physiologist

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Salary/Band: NHS Agenda for Change Pay Band 6 (plus outer London HCA)

Hours per week: 37.5 (fixed term)

Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Respiratory Physiologist to join our team at the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust for one year's maternity cover. We are based at Central Middlesex Hospital (London NW10), but also work across site at Northwick Park Hospital (Harrow) and Ealing Hospital. You would need to be flexible and be prepared to work across sites when required.

We are a small but busy team who are an integral part of the Respiratory and Sleep service, working closely with our physician colleagues to meet the needs of our patients across our hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

The role involves Respiratory diagnostics including clinic spirometry, FeNO and more complex pulmonary function, but there is also opportunity to become involved in the oxygen service.

Our sleep service involves both oximetry and polygraphy diagnostics, along with CPAP set up and trouble-shooting. We have a physiologist led remote CPAP monitoring service and you would play an active part in this.

You may be a lone worker at times and therefore expected to be able to work independently. You would need to be flexible in managing your workload, dividing your time effectively between clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Continuous professional development is encouraged.

You must have a Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent with experience at a Band 5 level. You should have AHCS registration or be working towards this.

Person specification

Education/Knowledge/experience

• HNC/Degree in Respiratory Physiology or equivalent subject.
• Registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) or able to progress to registration.
• Previous experience in lung function testing with experience working at Band 5.
• Knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Competency in all routine respiratory tests. To accurately interpret the results.
• Knowledge of current national, professional and NHS guidelines related to respiratory physiology and sleep medicine.
• Experience of working as an independent practitioner.
• Experience of sleep diagnostic testing.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Specialist knowledge across a range of respiratory and sleep procedures.
• Experience of using a range of PFT equipment.
• Experience of lung function reporting.
• Experience with polygraphy diagnostics and reporting.
• Experience of oxygen assessment.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent patient care.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Quality control of own work.
• Attendance at professional meetings.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black, Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.