Senior Respiratory Physiologist - Lung Function & Sleep

Pulse Healthcare; Basildon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is recruiting a Band 7 Respiratory Physiologist for Basildon. The role is a 7‑month contract starting ASAP, paying £32.00–£35.00 per hour, with Mon-Fri hours.

You will perform and interpret a range of respiratory investigations, maintain equipment, and liaise with medical staff to inform diagnoses. A strong background in lung function testing, sleep medicine and ventilation techniques is required.

Qualifications

• BSc in Respiratory Clinical Physiology or related field.
• Experience in a Lung Function Laboratory.
• Ability to independently perform, interpret and report lung function tests.
• Experience in sleep medicine and ventilation techniques.
• Strong understanding of pulmonary physiology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and interpret a range of clinical respiratory investigations.
• Provide detailed reports to inform clinical diagnoses.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Liaise with medical staff and participate in research and audit.
• Stay updated with advancements in pulmonary physiology, sleep medicine, and ventilation techniques.
• Demonstrate compassionate leadership and foster collaboration.

Skills

Lung function tests

Pulmonary physiology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

BSc in Respiratory Clinical Physiology

BSc in Biological Sciences

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is recruiting a Band 7 Respiratory Physiologist for Basildon. The role is a 7‑month contract starting ASAP, paying £32.00–£35.00 per hour, with Mon-Fri hours.

You will perform and interpret a range of respiratory investigations, maintain equipment, and liaise with medical staff to inform diagnoses. A strong background in lung function testing, sleep medicine and ventilation techniques is required.