Specialist Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

1 week ago


Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Band 6 Specialist Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist to join our Respiratory and Sleep team. This is a new post supporting the expanding sleep service.

The post holder will deliver a specialised clinical technical service in the area of respiratory physiology.

The post holder will be expected to employ high standards of skills and knowledge in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatments to achieve best quality patient care.

To counsel patients on use of CPAP, set-up CPAP therapy and manage follow up consultations in patients with OSA and OHS


Provision of routine, non-routine and specialised investigations required to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of suspected or known respiratory disease.


Employ the highest standards of skills and knowledge in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatments to achieve the best quality of patient care.


To counsel patients on use of CPAP, set-up CPAP therapy and manage follow up consultations in patients with OSA and OHS.

Planning and reviewing team workload.

Act as a lead trainer for respiratory physiologists, specialist nurses and medical staff in lung function testing. This includes devising training plans, direct and indirect supervision of trainees

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people.

Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.

We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well


As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.


Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicyfor eligible vacancies?

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
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As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

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