Head of Sleep and Respiratory Physiology

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Respiratory Physiologist to lead the Respiratory and Sleep Physiology service at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The post is primarily based at Morriston hospital, the service provides a wide range of highly specialised Respiratory investigations, including dealing with Sleep Disorder investigations and the treatment of sleep apnoea across Tertiary, secondary and Primary care. Specialist investigation performed within Morriston include CPAP trial and follow up, Sleep study investigations, lung function testing (Spirometry, transfer factor, FeNo) Overnight oximetry, multichannel studies, fitness to fly, Methacholine challenges and CPET.

The Health Board has three major hospitals and employs over 12,500 staff who work hard to provide a range of clinically excellent services to a population of almost 400,000.

Working in Swansea Bay Health Board brings a huge amount of opportunity and experience to incorporate into your career.

Swansea Bay University Health board is ideally situated located just off the M4, within easy reach of many activities and attractions. You can enjoy all the benefits of a city life. but there are a number of award winning beaches, the majestic Brecon beacon mountains and waterfall country that are all within easy reach.

As Service Lead you will be required to demonstrate effective clinical leadership skills and expertise in the performance of a range of investigations performed by the Respiratory Department and employ high standards of skills and knowledge in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatments in order to achieve best quality patient care. You will be responsible for the day to day management, long term planning, service development and provide learning and development opportunities.

The Service Lead will be responsible for a team of Respiratory Scientists/Physiologist and support workers across 3 sites within the health board (Morriston Hospital, Singleton Hospital, Neath Port Talbot Hospital).

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The service provides a wide range of highly specialised Respiratory investigations, including dealing with Sleep Disorder investigations and the treatment of sleep apnoea across Tertiary, secondary and Primary care. Specialist investigation performed within Morriston include CPAP trial and follow up, Sleep study investigations, lung function testing (Spirometry, transfer factor, FeNo) Overnight oximetry, multichannel studies, fitness to fly, Methacholine challenges and CPET.