Respiratory Physiology Administrator

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic, dedicated and forward thinking administrator who has a passion for Respiratory Physiology / Diagnostic Services? If you put patient care at the heart of all you do, we would like to accept your application for a full-time, substantive Respiratory Physiology Administrator.

This is a busy, demanding, rewarding role within a small team. You will work closely with the Respiratory Physiology Team, Respiratory Clinicians and the Operational Management Team to process incoming referrals, schedule appointments, process Outcome Forms and support with the DM01 to improve diagnostic waiting times.

We offer a post ideal for administrators wanting to develop their skills in a supportive, inclusive working environment. We offer opportunities for professional development.

• Provide administrative support to the Respiratory Physiology Team, who perform a wide range of diagnostic procedures (ABG, Lung Function Tests, Oxi/Nox, CPAP, Spiro, 6
  
  MWTs & Mannitol Challenge).
• Demonstrate proactive management of the patients' pathway from referral to discharge.
• Schedule appointments in order of clinical priority and chronological order.
• Monitor waiting times for diagnostic tests, ensuring the 6-week diagnostic target is adhered to Operational Management Team with DM01 reporting. We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute.

"- NHS Survey, 2024" They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%.

The Respiratory Physiology Administrator will work as part of the Respiratory Physiology multidisciplinary team within the Internal Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU), under the direction of the Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist, and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

To be responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative support to the Respiratory Physiology team, building a comprehensive working knowledge of the diagnostic tests offered within the department and working within own capabilities to book patients to the most appropriate appointment slot.

You will provide administrative support to a team of 7x Respiratory Physiologists, working alongside 6x Consultants and 2x Speciality Doctors who have an interest in General Respiratory Medicine, Sleep and Lung Cancer. The wider team is supported by a team of Resident Doctors, MTI, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and a Physiotherapist.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards— a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards—and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.