Band 5/6 Respiratory Physiologist

Job overview

Division of Specialist Medicine Cardio-Respiratory Unit Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals Trust. Respiratory Physiologist Band 5-6

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals Trust.

The Cardio-Respiratory Units are friendly, busy and rapidly expanding diagnostic units. We offer a wide range of investigations to the Trust including resting ECGs, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring, Event Recording, Transthoracic, Transesophageal and Stress Echocardiography, Pacemaker follow-up , Full Lung Function Testing and Sleep diagnostics.

We have a  Community Diagnostic Centre at our Barking Hospital site and St Georges Health and Well-being hub,  providing a range of diagnostics in the community setting.

We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic individual to join a dedicated team of professionals working to the highest quality standards. Applicants should be appropriately qualified, experience at a senior grade and be able to independently perform, interpret and report on lung function tests.

Newly qualified Respiratory Physiologist are also welcome to apply. We would look to appoint you as a Band 5 and upgrade you to a Band 6 once you have met the competencies for this post.

For any informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Lead Respiratory  & Sleep Physiologist via email: [email protected].

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, appropriate and effective Respiratory investigation service.

To supervise, guide and support all junior members of staff.

To be responsible for the organisation and delivery of an area of specialist responsibility as allocated by the Lead Respiratory Physiologist.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.