Senior Respiratory Physiologist (Band 6) - Respiratory - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foun[...]

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Respiratory or Sleep Physiologist to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment, focusing on innovative airway management and sleep services. You will conduct essential respiratory investigations and contribute to the development of new services, all while enjoying a commitment to professional development and patient care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Wellbeing Support

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent with RCCP registration.
• Experience in respiratory physiology and sleep studies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various respiratory investigations and ensure high standards.
• Support Sleep and CPAP services, including overnight oximetry.

Skills

Lung Function Testing

Spirometry

Sleep Studies

Clinical Competence

Patient Care

Education

Degree in Clinical Physiology

RCCP Registration

ILS Certification

Job description

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Job Details

Main area: Respiratory
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some weekend work may be required)
Location: Royal Preston Hospital/Chorley District Hospital/Community Diagnostic Centre
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Job ref: 438-PB2213-C
Closing date: 19/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 29/05/2025

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Respiratory or Sleep Physiologist seeking a new challenge? Our expanding team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals invites you to join us.

You will join a supportive team of 14 Respiratory Consultants across two hospital sites. We are developing new services for airway management, vocal cord dysfunction, breathing disorders, and complex asthma, alongside ongoing improvements in Sleep and CPAP services.

Main Duties

You will conduct a variety of respiratory investigations, including Spirometry, Diffusion studies, Plethysmography, Bronchial challenge testing, Six-minute walk tests, and Muscle pressure tests (MIPS/MEPS/SNIP). Support for Sleep/CPAP services will include Overnight Oximetry, Multi-Channel Sleep studies, and CPAP therapy reviews and setups. Continuous professional development is encouraged, with excellent opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Working for Us

Our organization employs 10,000 dedicated staff delivering quality healthcare to 370,000 local residents and specialized care to 1.5 million across Lancashire and Cumbria. Working here means making a real difference, with opportunities for development, learning, and career progression. We foster innovation, challenge you to think differently, and prioritize patient care—your role is vital and rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of technical and clinical competence.
• Perform and report lung function tests, including Spirometry, diffusion studies, lung volume measurements, 6-minute walk tests, and muscle pressure tests, adhering to national standards.
• Conduct and analyze Overnight Oximetry and sleep studies.
• Contribute to the daily operations of the Sleep and CPAP services.
• Ensure calibration and quality control of equipment.
• Support department management, including personnel and facilities management.
• Act as a role model and represent the organization positively.
• Address issues locally and report outcomes to line managers.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external organizations.
• Participate in education, training, and research activities.
• Maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Degree in Clinical Physiology, PTP, or equivalent
• RCCP registration or equivalent
• Postgraduate studies or willingness to undertake them
• ILS certification
• ARTP parts 1 and 2 or equivalent respiratory knowledge

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience as a respiratory physiologist in lung function and sleep
• Clinical competence in respiratory investigations
• Ability to manage own workload

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For inquiries, contact Meg Gibbons, Principal Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist, at [e-mail] or 01772 524528.