Senior Respiratory & Sleep PhysiologistNHS

Job summary

Join Our Respiratory & Sleep Diagnostics Team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist (Band 6 or Band 7) to join our growing service at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will work across both the RUH and our Community Diagnostic Centre at Sulis Hospital, helping to deliver high-quality respiratory function testing and sleep diagnostics for our patients.

We're looking for someone who is committed to providing safe, patient-centred care and who brings strong clinical expertise in respiratory and sleep investigations.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation and ongoing professional development. If you are motivated to make a real difference to patient care and keen to continue developing your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

? To undertake the technical and clinical reporting on a range of assessments across lung function and sleep including full lung function tests, six minute walk tests, oral exhaled nitric oxide tests, skin prick tests, muscle pressure tests, mannitol testing, blood gas measurement, overnight oximetry and respiratory polygraphy sleepstudies as well as initiating CPAP and NIV on inpatients.? To have assist and support the provision of all aspects of the Respiratory Lab serviceat the Royal United Hospital in conjunction with the senior and Lead clinical physiologist.? Participate in quality assurance, audit and research and development programmes

Job description

Please find attached to this vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.