Respiratory Physiologist

Responsibilities

The candidate will be proficient in performing and interpreting all respiratory investigations performed within the department. These include:

• Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy where indicated
• Assess airways hyper‑reactivity and respiratory tract inflammation
• Supervise, perform and interpret medically unsupervised Cardio‑Pulmonary Exercise Tests (CPETs), on both congenital cardiac and respiratory patients with assessment of exercise‑induced airways obstruction if indicated
• To be able to perform independently procedures to assess for exercise related respiratory disorders in high level athletes
• Field exercise testing
• Simulate and assess patients’ oxygen requirements during a flight and advise the patient and clinician their results and requirements.
• To perform research based investigations complying with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Interpret and perform complex sleep investigations, for clinicians on the patient's condition and advise appropriate therapy
• To be able to initiate, review and adjust treatment for patients with sleep‑related disorders for both Non‑Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
• They will be able to perform blood gas analysis to assess for patients respiratory status and titration of oxygen or NIV requirements

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

We have four primary goals:

• high‑quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

• Assist with clinical supervision and training of technical staff and other professionals, across disciplines.
• To be responsible for overseeing the induction of Physiology staff to the team, service and departments
• To assist with recruitment and retention of Physiologist and Associate Practitioner staff as necessary
• Involved with development of the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity.
• Undertake an active role in developing and promoting Physiology within the specialty.
• Be actively involved in the training and development of staff within the Physiology Team.
• To participate in the development of the specialist services.
• To assist with implementation and dissemination policies and promote changes to working practice.
• Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Necessitating high levels of autonomy and advocacy.
• To support Band 7's in their absence, to ensure there is continuation of service.

• To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function, outpatients and exercise testing areas.
• To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies.
• To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards.
• To promote regular quality assurance (QA).
• To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
• To have an in‑depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability.
• To troubleshoot equipment faults and, if required, to organise equipment repair in order to maintain an efficient service.
• Ability to multi‑task and cope with constant change and interruptions.
• Act accordingly…