Job summary Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist Division: Medicine & Emergency Care Care Group: Specialist Medicine Band: 5 Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum/pro rata We are recruiting for a Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job Excellent opportunity for newly qualified person (Clinical Physiology, Sports Science and/or Biology), exciting new role where you will be delivering a range of routine and basic Respiratory and Sleep Physiology diagnostics and therapies at Medway Maritime Hospital and in two Community Diagnostic Centres. Training will be provided in both Respiratory and Sleep field to match job qualifications. Our values are B old, E very Person Counts, S haring and Open and T ogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 275-2503RSP-2 Job locations Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY Job description Job responsibilities Undertake and perform a range of basic to complex respiratory investigations, such as Full Lung Function testing (Spirometry, static lung volumes and gas transfer), Bronchodilator reversibility testing and FENO. Including providing a full technical analysis and report of results for medical staff, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. Make judgements on the severity of results, ensuring medical staff are informed immediately of any life threatening or urgent investigation results. Ensure that all the correct procedures for dealing with urgent and non-urgent results are adhered to. To perform a range of routine, non-routine sleep investigations, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep disorders including Overnight Oximetry and Limited Polysomnograhy. To recommend patients on use of CPAP, set-up CPAP therapy and manage follow up consultations in patients with OSA. Take responsibility for the cleaning of all clinical equipment and ensuring it is kept in working order, liaise with EME reporting and faults and problems promptly. To assess investigation requests, checking there are no contraindications or risks, and to assess patients regarding their fitness to perform the tests. Participate as a member of the resuscitation team if required when an emergency occurs in the department. Ensure patients are aware of the procedure following any investigations, giving support and reassurance if required. Evaluate Respiratory equipment and advise medical and other staff on its suitability and use. Assist with the ongoing design and development of the department information systems. Responsible for the entry of patient records and reports on to the department database. Job description Job responsibilities Undertake and perform a range of basic to complex respiratory investigations, such as Full Lung Function testing (Spirometry, static lung volumes and gas transfer), Bronchodilator reversibility testing and FENO. Including providing a full technical analysis and report of results for medical staff, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. Make judgements on the severity of results, ensuring medical staff are informed immediately of any life threatening or urgent investigation results. Ensure that all the correct procedures for dealing with urgent and non-urgent results are adhered to. To perform a range of routine, non-routine sleep investigations, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep disorders including Overnight Oximetry and Limited Polysomnograhy. To recommend patients on use of CPAP, set-up CPAP therapy and manage follow up consultations in patients with OSA. Take responsibility for the cleaning of all clinical equipment and ensuring it is kept in working order, liaise with EME reporting and faults and problems promptly. To assess investigation requests, checking there are no contraindications or risks, and to assess patients regarding their fitness to perform the tests. Participate as a member of the resuscitation team if required when an emergency occurs in the department. Ensure patients are aware of the procedure following any investigations, giving support and reassurance if required. Evaluate Respiratory equipment and advise medical and other staff on its suitability and use. Assist with the ongoing design and development of the department information systems. Responsible for the entry of patient records and reports on to the department database. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Physiology or BSc Healthcare Science equivalent degree (e.g. Sports Science) or ARTP part 1 and 2 Basic training and experience in Respiratory/Sleep Physiology Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge and experience in performing pulmonary function testing (Spirometry, static lung volumes and gas transfer, Bronchodilator reversibility testing, FENO) Basic knowledge and experience in performing diagnostic Sleep Tests ( Oximetry/limited polysomnography) Experience Essential Experience performing and reporting specialist lung function testing in a range of settings to inform decision making regarding subsequent treatment options Experience setting up and scoring respiratory home sleep studies Experience in counselling patients on starting Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy including DVLA regulations Skills Essential Perform routine basic lung function and sleep investigations Ability to analyse basic lung function and sleep diagnostic tests Excellent organisation skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload Values Based Question Essential ow do you demonstrate respect and dignity? Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Physiology or BSc Healthcare Science equivalent degree (e.g. Sports Science) or ARTP part 1 and 2 Basic training and experience in Respiratory/Sleep Physiology Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge and experience in performing pulmonary function testing (Spirometry, static lung volumes and gas transfer, Bronchodilator reversibility testing, FENO) Basic knowledge and experience in performing diagnostic Sleep Tests ( Oximetry/limited polysomnography) Experience Essential Experience performing and reporting specialist lung function testing in a range of settings to inform decision making regarding subsequent treatment options Experience setting up and scoring respiratory home sleep studies Experience in counselling patients on starting Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy including DVLA regulations Skills Essential Perform routine basic lung function and sleep investigations Ability to analyse basic lung function and sleep diagnostic tests Excellent organisation skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload Values Based Question Essential ow do you demonstrate respect and dignity? Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)