Respiratory Physiologist

2 weeks ago

Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Medway NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job role overview

We are recruiting for a Senior Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist to join our team at Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties

This is a mixed and exciting role where you will be delivering a range of routine and complex Respiratory and Sleep Physiology diagnostics and therapies at Medway Maritime Hospital and in two Community Diagnostic Centres.

You will have specialised knowledge and experience in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology, hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science or equivalent and be eligible for AHCS/RCCP registration.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) statuses are desirable.

About the role

The post holder will provide specialist clinical physiology knowledge within respiratory and sleep and will ensure best principles of care are provided to patients at Medway Maritime Hospital and two new Community Diagnostic Centres.

The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly and the expectation is that they will be required to work day and night shifts depending on demand. This will also include working across our multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

  1. Undertake and perform a range of basic to complex respiratory investigations, such as Full lung function testing (Spirometry, static lung volumes and gas transfer), Bronchodilator reversibility testing, FENO, 6 Minute walk test etc.
  2. Independently perform a range of routine, non-routine, and more complex sleep investigations, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep disorders including Overnight Oximetry, Actigraphy, Limited Polysomnograhy and Overnight Polysomnography Studies with MSLT as necessary.
  3. Recommend patients on use of CPAP, set-up CPAP therapy and manage follow up consultations in patients with OSA and OHS.
  4. Monitor patients who are undergoing an overnight polysomnography study and ensure that the recordings produced during the study are of sufficient quality to be analysed accurately.

Requirements

  • BSc Clinical Physiology or relevant science subject.
  • ARTP part 1 and part 2 and or A-Step.
  • Full and detailed knowledge of Respiratory/Sleep Physiology.
  • Experience performing Lung Function Tests.
  • Experience in performing diagnostic Sleep Tests (Oximetry/limited polysomnography, actigraphy, full polysomnography).

How to apply

For more information, please contact us to discuss the role further and to obtain an application pack.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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