Senior Respiratory Physiologist

FRS Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Modern laboratory facilities

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Career progression

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is assisting a leading private healthcare provider in Galway to recruit a Senior Respiratory Physiologist. The role concentrates on sleep diagnostics and comprehensive respiratory physiology investigations, delivering high-quality diagnostic services within an expanding department.

You will lead, mentor and collaborate with consultants and the multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality assurance, accurate reporting, and ongoing staff training while developing the sleep and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-qualification experience in respiratory physiology.
• Eligibility for professional registration/accreditation relevant to respiratory physiology.
• Extensive experience in sleep diagnostics, including polysomnography.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff within a laboratory setting.
• Experience working in a dedicated respiratory physiology and sleep laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret a comprehensive range of respiratory physiology investigations (spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, bronchial challenge, overnight oximetry).
• Lead and deliver sleep diagnostic services, including setup, scoring and interpretation of studies.
• Support sleep-disordered breathing pathways, including CPAP initiation and troubleshooting.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the laboratory and maintain quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with Respiratory Consultants, Sleep Physicians and the MDT to provide patient-centered diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed technical reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Clinical Measurement Science/Clinical Physiology

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Respiratory function testing equipment

Job description

Senior Respiratory Physiologist An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join a progressive and expanding Respiratory Physiology Department within a leading private healthcare provider in Galway. We are seeking a highly motivated and patient-focused professional with significant experience in sleep diagnostics and respiratory physiology laboratory services. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality diagnostic investigations while supporting the continued development of an advanced respiratory and sleep service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret a comprehensive range of respiratory physiology investigations, including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer (DLCO), bronchial challenge testing and overnight oximetry.
• Lead and deliver high‑quality sleep diagnostic services, including the setup, scoring and interpretation of ambulatory and laboratory‑based sleep studies.
• Demonstrate expertise in the investigation and management pathway for sleep‑disordered breathing, including CPAP initiation, troubleshooting and patient education.
• Ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the respiratory physiology and sleep laboratory, maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance and equipment calibration.
• Work collaboratively with Respiratory Consultants, Sleep Physicians and the multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient, patient‑centred diagnostic service.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Participate in service development, clinical audit and implementation of best practice.
• Support, mentor and supervise junior physiologists and contribute to ongoing staff education and training.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Clinical Measurement Science, Clinical Physiology or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Eligibility for professional registration/accreditation relevant to respiratory physiology.
• A minimum of five years' post‑qualification experience in respiratory physiology.
• Extensive experience in performing and analysing respiratory function tests.
• Significant experience in sleep diagnostics, including polysomnography and cardiorespiratory sleep studies.
• Experience working within a dedicated respiratory physiology and sleep laboratory.
• Excellent knowledge of quality assurance, laboratory standards and equipment maintenance.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Candidates must have current permission to work in Ireland or be eligible to obtain the appropriate employment permit and registration required to work in Ireland.

Desirable

• Experience with CPAP therapy initiation and follow‑up clinics.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Participation in clinical audit, research or service improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A modern, well‑equipped respiratory physiology and sleep laboratory.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development and further specialist training.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellence in patient care.
• Career progression within a dynamic and expanding healthcare environment.