Senior Respiratory Physiologist & Team Lead, Lung Function

The Methodist Church in Britain; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to lead the Respiratory Investigations team. The role includes performing and reporting respiratory tests, line management, and staff training, with rotation across Peterborough City Hospital and other sites.

The post requires HCPC registration (or application) and AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist, plus five years of advanced lung function experience since graduation.

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 6) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science or equivalent.
• HCPC registration, or an application for it, is needed.
• AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist.

Responsibilities

• Manage the respiratory investigations team in line with Trust policy, covering performance, behaviour, sickness and training.
• Perform and independently report on respiratory investigations, interpreting detailed clinical and technical data.
• Assess, prioritise and plan examinations and diagnostic testing with the Head of Respiratory Investigations.
• Supervise and support staff training in the department and on student clinical placements.
• Give guidance and advice to clinicians and patients, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team.
• Deputise for the Head of Respiratory Investigations on occasion.
• Maintain AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist.
• Work on rotation across Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, Doddington Community Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced lung function testing

Communication

IT skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerP

Team management

Education

Degree (Level 6) in Clinical Physiology

Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to lead the Respiratory Investigations team. The role includes performing and reporting respiratory tests, line management, and staff training, with rotation across Peterborough City Hospital and other sites.

The post requires HCPC registration (or application) and AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist, plus five years of advanced lung function experience since graduation.