Candidates should possess a BSc in Human Physiology or Sports Science, ideally with relevant NHS experience, and must demonstrate self-motivation, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The role requires cross-site work between Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital, featuring a permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week. Responsibilities include performing tests, maintaining equipment, managing patient communications, and ensuring compliance with policies.
Trainee Clinical Respiratory Physiologist (Band 4)
The post of Trainee Clinical Respiratory Physiologist is an exciting opportunity for an individual whose ambition is to become a Clinical Respiratory Physiologist. Our Respiratory Physiology Department undertake a wide variety of tests including routine and complex lung function, sleep and ventilation. You will be provided high quality in-house and external training with the opportunity for progression to Band 5 and Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist grades, upon successfully completion of, and gaining competency in, incremental training goals.
You will be self motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will have the ability to work under pressure and at times autonomously, as well as be able to work effectively within a team..
The post requires cross-site working (Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital). You must have a BSc degree Human Physiology or Sports Science or equivalent and ideally relevant NHS healthcare experience.
This post offers a permanent 37.5 hours per week contract. Informal enquiries are welcome to Rachel Geary, Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist on .
The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early after receipt of sufficient applications.
If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
1. To train to become proficient in performing the physiological tests listed below.
2. To perform all relevant quality control procedures within the department.
3. To help maintain departmental equipment in conjunction with more senior staff and the Clinical Engineering Department.
4. Sterilise and disinfect all departmental equipment as and when necessary using correct guidelines set out by the trust.
5. Perform administrative duties such as sending out patient letters, telephoning patients regarding their tests and answering patients via telephone.
6. Ensure all patient data is stored in a suitable manner in accordance with Trust policy.
7. To take personal responsibility for compliance with all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.
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Physiological Tests
To administer medication in accordance with Trust Policy as part of lung function investigation
To train to become proficient in performing the diagnostics listed gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
- Spirometry
- Body plethysmography
- Reversibility testing
- Gas transfer
- Field exercise tests
- Maximal voluntary ventilation tests
- Sleep studies measuring varying parameters
- CPAP set-up and titration studies
- Respiratory muscle studies
- Fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurement.
- Any other tests as deemed necessary by the Senior Chief Clinical Respiratory Physiologist
To communicate effectively with department colleagues and other members of the trust in all aspects of patient care and respiratory physiology.
- The post holder must comply with the RCCP/ Code of Professional Conduct and all Trust policies guidelines and procedures.
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