Senior Respiratory Physiologist — Lead Diagnostics

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our busy team, working across Poole and Bournemouth sites.

You will assess and perform diagnostic testing, support junior colleagues, and contribute to teaching and professional development within a collaborative environment.

The role requires a BSc Respiratory Physiology, professional registration, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• BSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent.
• Professional registration.
• To be motivated.
• To be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• To be keen to learn and expand professional development.
• To be willing to work with patients who have complex medical disorders.
• To be IT literate.
• To have experience of working within a healthcare setting.
• To have experience of working at Band 5 or above in Respiratory Physiology.
• To have experience with supporting Junior colleagues / Students.
• To be flexible within your role.

Responsibilities

• To perform a range of routine, complex diagnostic testing including appropriate interpretation when required.
• Deputise in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Physiologists
• Provide support and oversee work performed by more junior colleagues.
• Conduct quality assurance of work performed by more junior staff.
• To triage appropriateness of Respiratory and Sleep referrals
• To conduct and report Sleep diagnostics with involvement in weekly Sleep MDT
• To actively contribute to interdepartmental teaching/training including mentoring/assessing students and junior staff
• Be responsible for maintaining departmental stock levels and appropriate ordering

Skills

IT literate

Autonomous working

Team player

Respiratory physiology

Mentoring junior staff

Education

BSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our busy team, working across Poole and Bournemouth sites.

You will assess and perform diagnostic testing, support junior colleagues, and contribute to teaching and professional development within a collaborative environment.

The role requires a BSc Respiratory Physiology, professional registration, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.