Senior Respiratory Physiologist

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Physiologist role at Children’s Health Ireland involves performing pulmonary function tests and sleep studies, delivering accurate data to support the Respiratory teams in a professional manner. The role requires adaptability to new technologies and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Clinical Measurement, a Level 8 qualification, and the MPPM certificate, with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold BSc in Clinical Measurement from TUD or DIT.
• Must hold Level 8 equivalent scientific qualification as confirmed by IICMP.
• Possess MPPM certificate from DIT.
• Possess an equivalent IICMP qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience as Respiratory Physiologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function studies and sleep studies with accuracy.
• Support Respiratory teams with precise test data in a professional manner.
• Adapt to evolving techniques and equipment, implementing changes as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge to respond to changing healthcare environments.
• May work across CHI sites and services as required by organisational needs.

Education

BSc in Clinical Measurement (TUD or DIT)

Level 8 equivalent scientific qualification (IICMP)

Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) - DIT

Equivalent IICMP qualification

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to perform pulmonary function studies and sleep studies and to support the Respiratory teams and other teams with accurate test data in a professional manner, performing tests using a variety of skills, techniques and equipment.

A complete understanding of all the techniques and equipment associated with these tests as well as an ability to make accurate measurements is required. Embrace and support any changes in technology, and assist in the implementation and operation of these changes. The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential in this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain and enhance their professional knowledge, skill and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing environment. The job description must be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability, which will be reviewed and amended on an on-going basis. The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in ine with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria

• Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from Technology University Dublin or Dublin Institute of Technology.
• Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurements Physiology (IICMP).
• (a) Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology.
• (b) Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP).
• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ satisfactory relevant post qualification experience working as a Respiratory Physiologist.

Commencement Dates

• 7th December 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027
• 9th August 2027
• 6th September 2027
• 4th October 2027
• 1st November 2027
• 6th December 2027

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.