Chief Respiratory Physiologist

6 days ago


Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Physiology department at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a highly experienced Chief Respiratory Physiologist to lead our team on a permanent, full-time basis. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing expert clinical care, supporting junior colleagues, and demonstrating best practice in our service to the Trust and the wider community.

Main Responsibilities
  • Perform full lung function testing safely and in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Conduct a range of respiratory diagnostic tests, including spirometry, gas transfer, static lung volumes, bronchodilator response testing, and shuttle walk tests.
  • Undertake expert analysis and clinical interpretation of test results, providing accurate and timely analysis to support patient care.
  • Identify and rectify equipment faults and malfunctions, ensuring that our testing equipment is in good working order.
  • Communicate complex information to patients and their carers regarding test results, providing clear and sensitive explanations.
  • Lead on the production of the monthly divisional performance report for business meetings, ensuring that our team's performance is accurately reflected.
About Us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of general acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services to a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire. We employ 3,500 staff and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and excellent service.

Our Values

We are guided by three core values: Patient at Heart, Everyday Excellence, and Creative Collaboration. These values underpin everything we do and are essential for delivering exceptional patient care and service.

Person Specification

We are seeking a highly experienced Respiratory Physiologist with significant experience in leading teams and providing expert clinical care. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering high-quality patient care and excellent service, and will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of our values and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.



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