Senior Respiratory Physiologist: Sleep, CPET & NIV/CPAP

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our busy respiratory department. You will conduct comprehensive respiratory investigations, including sleep and ventilation services, blood gas analysis and CPET support.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor colleagues, maintain high clinical standards and contribute to training programmes. A BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in spirometry, lung function testing and reversibility studies.
• Experience with blood gas analysis and sleep/ventilation services.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical standards and promote evidence-based practice within the specialty.
• Assist with clinical supervision and training of technical staff and other professionals.
• Develop and promote Physiology within the specialty and participate in service development.
• Troubleshoot equipment and ensure QC and QA of respiratory function areas.

Skills

Spirometry

Lung function testing

Blood gas analysis

Sleep and ventilation services

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our busy respiratory department. You will conduct comprehensive respiratory investigations, including sleep and ventilation services, blood gas analysis and CPET support.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor colleagues, maintain high clinical standards and contribute to training programmes. A BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent with relevant experience is required.