Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to join our team on a 12 month fixed term basis.
Responsibilities:
1. As an autonomous practitioner, undertake and report on a range of routine and advanced lung function tests and procedures within the Respiratory Physiology Department, in accordance with ARTP criteria.
2. Calibration, monitoring, safety and quality control of all equipment within the Lung Function Unit.
3. Provide highly specialist advice, teaching and training to both physiologists and other health care professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.
4. Review, develop and facilitate the implementation of standard operating procedures and guidelines within the department in accordance with current research, and national/local guidelines.
5. Financial planning, capacity and demand reviews and understanding of budget management.
6. Keep abreast of current advances and best practice in Respiratory Physiology to provide an excellent quality patient care service.
7. Plan and undertake a range of simple and complex respiratory diagnostic tests in accordance with ARTP criteria/local and agreed standards.
8. Responsible for the safety of patients at all times in the lung function unit through risk management and compliance with equipment safety, maintenance and infection control policies.
9. Responsible for data entry, text processing and storage of data using a computer-based data entry system.
10. Provide an interpretation of data collected on a written report within a standardised format.
11. Ensure data and reports from clinical investigations are communicated in a timely manner to referring physicians.
12. Support the development of new procedures and investigations and develop staff accordingly.
13. Maintain a current ILS certification.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities.
This advert closes on Monday 21 Apr 2025.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
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