Senior Respiratory Physiologist

Job summary

To work unsupervised as a competent respiratory practitioner undertaking lung function tests as well as sleep analysis and CPAP clinics. To be involved in the setup of new services.

supporting the community respiratory service by ensuring community clinic reports are sent within deadline targets.

To participate in the training and supervision of the trainee respiratory Physiologists and ATO staff, ensuring quality standards are maintained.

Main duties of the job

o To be competent in all routine investigations in the department including Spirometry +/- reversibility, respiratory muscle strength, full lung function test using nitrogen washout method.

o To undertake fitting and analysis of limited channel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.

o To issue new CPAP devices and undertake follow-up clinics both on the telephone and face to face.

o Supporting the community respiratory service by ensuring community clinic reports are sent within deadline targets.

To participate in the training and supervision of the trainee respiratory Physiologists and ATO staff, ensuring quality standards are maintained.

o Provide administrative support as required.

o Maintain clinical competencies.

o Work in conjunction with other staff to ensure the service needs are met.

o Perform spirometry in a community clinic when required.

o To be involved with setting up new services within the department

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.