Senior Respiratory Physiologist - Lung Function & Care

Homerton University Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join our Lung Function service. You will support the Consultant Lead and MDT, implement policies, maintain clinical standards and contribute to service improvement.

The role involves performing routine and complex lung function tests, ensuring data quality, and providing training and expert advice to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform unsupervised routine lung function tests: spirometry, FeNO, lung volumes, TLco, plethysmography and reversibility testing.
• Perform complex procedures: histamine challenge, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, respiratory muscle assessment, fitness to fly, sleep studies, long-term oxygen assessment.
• Ensure data quality through equipment calibration and quality control for tests performed.
• Ensure the technical quality of assessment complies with published national guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical obligations.
• Act as an expert Physiologist within the specialist area, working with diverse clients and handling potentially distressing situations empathetically.
• Provision of CPAP (and Bi-level ventilation support) and support for those on Bi-level ventilation.
• Provide technical and clinical advice on diagnostic measurements to MDTs and educate Allied Health professionals as required.

Job description

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join our Lung Function service. You will support the Consultant Lead and MDT, implement policies, maintain clinical standards and contribute to service improvement.

The role involves performing routine and complex lung function tests, ensuring data quality, and providing training and expert advice to colleagues.