Specialist Respiratory Physiologist

This is an exciting new role working with a team of healthcare professionals within the pulmonary function and sleep apnoea service in the beautiful setting of the South West of England in the costal City of Plymouth. There will be opportunity to develop skills and also put your own skills to the test providing a range of diagnostics test using physiological measures.

Also support patient with the treatment of sleep apnoea using mechanical therapy such as CPAP. The current team is growing in numbers with service provision across multiple sites and expected to work in the newly built CDC in centre of Plymouth near the historical barbican.

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as  Priority  and  At Risk  status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

The post holder would be expected to perform full PFT s, field exercise testing, provocation testing, FeNO measures, reversibility studies, sleep studies. The ability to commence CPAP therapy and follow patients up with remote monitoring. Support manager with service development and educational commitments. Be involved with clinical audit processes. Have knowledge and or experience with blood gas sampling. Support junior staff in their roles.

To integrate with the team and support service provision at UHP.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team.

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2. Production of reports

3. Verbal and written interpretation to referring medical team and other professionals where appropriate for simple and specialist assessments.

4. As a minimum be trained in Basic Life Support.

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